A car was reportedly pushed down a Raumanga driveway to avoid alerting its owners that it was being stolen.
The white Subaru Impreza was stolen from the Otaika Rd driveway at around 12.55am yesterday morning.
It is believed thieves pushed the car down to the end of the driveway before starting it up.
Anyone with information about the theft can contact Whangarei Police on 09 430 4500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.