Source: New Zealand Police
A bored Auckland teenager on an electric motocross bike learned the hard way not to play a cat-and-mouse game with a Police Dog Unit.
Constable Brendan Munster and his dog Clay, who only graduated last week, were conducting routine patrols around St Luke’s and Sandringham at about 4.30pm yesterday when the 17-year-old biker captured their attention.
On several occasions the youth pulled up alongside the patrol car and exchanged words with the officer before speeding off and engaging in dangerous driving, including through St Luke’s Mall car park.
After several unsuccessful attempts to get the youth to stop, Constable Munster was determined not to let the young rider off the leash and called for help from the Police Eagle helicopter, who just happened to be close by.
Once Eagle got overhead, the youth zoomed home and was taken into custody without incident.
The young man had his bike impounded and will be without his wheels for six months. He has been referred to Youth Aid.
Inspector Kerry Watson says Constable Munster’s dogged patience paid off, and the incident highlighted how dangerous these bikes can be.
“They are electric, and silent. At times the young man was riding very dangerously, posing a risk not only to himself but to other motorists and pedestrians,” he says.
“We are working very hard to crack down on anti-social road users, including those riding dirt bikes and electric motocross bikes.
“We ask families, neighbours and the community to keep an eye out for bikes like these and report any instances to Police. Information including what they are riding and where is helpful.
“It means if we can’t catch up with them at the time, we can execute warrants and crack down on this illegal behaviour.”
The public can also log information anonymously via Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111.
Original source: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/10/30/teen-biker-learns-dogged-persistence-beats-cat-and-mouse-game/