A wanted man who fled from a police alcohol check point at Greerton led police on a chase to Matapihi before abandoning his vehicle.
The vehicle was stopped at a Greerton police alcohol check point about 9.45pm, says Western Bay of Plenty road policing manger Senior Sergeant Ian Campion.
'When the driver became aware that he had a warrant to arrest, he drove off.”
Several police cars gave chase, following the man east along SH29A to Matapihi where the vehicle was found abandoned at the side of the road.
A dog team was called but he wasn't located.
Ian is urging the man to give himself up.
'Police are aware of who the individual is obviously, and further inquiries to locate him will be made.
'I call on him to make a voluntary appearance at a local police station today to get the matter sorted.”
Police are looking for a 40-year-old Tauranga man.
2 comments
golly gosh
Posted on 03-02-2017 11:04 | By old trucker
He must be able to run fast after 4 patrol cars chasing him,Thanks No1 10-4 out.
Just maybe
Posted on 03-02-2017 18:02 | By waiknot
The police had to pull out due to dangerous driving? After all they do know who he is.
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