A wanted man known for fleeing police has reportedly been seen riding a quad bike on a rural Northland road.
Police were quick to converge on Maromaku and Towai roads shortly before 9am yesterday.
A Whangarei police dog handler travelled to the property where the man was last seen, while officers from Hikurangi, Kawakawa, Kerikeri and Russell moved into the area, blocking off a network of rural roads and those leading out on to State Highway 1.
Officers were ready with road spikes at some intersections. Northland police also placed the Auckland-based Eagle helicopter on standby.
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