“It was crazy. He came around twice and they finally got him on the same street. I thought he would of been caught by that time. He lost one wheel, but nope saw him still going.”
Police confirmed the incident had occurred and said they had taken a “cautious approach” as officers feared the driver was armed.
“A 33-year-old male is before the court in relation to an incident in Manurewa on Tuesday 31 January,” a police spokesperson told the Herald.
“Shortly before 2pm, police sighted a vehicle of interest on Alfriston Rd.
“Police units, with assistance from Eagle, have tracked the vehicle as it travelled towards Ōtāhuhu.
“The vehicle was successfully spiked and eventually came to a stop on Māngere Rd, Ōtāhuhu.
“Due to a potential sighting of a firearm, police conducted an armed approach to the vehicle.
“One person was subsequently taken into custody without issue.
“As this matter is before the court, police are unable to comment further.”
People who have viewed the footage were not so kind to police.
Comments included: “All of that for one car, great work New Zealand Police.”
“I counted 17 cars. Wth.”
“Nah those are Rookie’s Practising how to catch a Bonus, sorry how to catch a crim Lol ... Lollipop’s. (sic)”
