The man who sparked a major Armed Offenders Squad callout north of Taupo yesterday has appeared in Rotorua District Court.
Te Morehu Enoka, 27, appeared via audio visual link this morning in front of Community Magistrate Sherida Cooper.
Duty solicitor Tim Braithwaite appeared on behalf of Enoka. He said the Te Puke man faced a significant number of charges, though not all had been filed.
Police alleged Enoka did a drive-off in a stolen car from a petrol station in Tokoroa about 9am yesterday.
As the hunt for him progressed, police closed roads and warned locals in the Whakamaru and Atiamuri areas to stay inside and lock their doors.
