A man took Dunedin police on a car chase through the city yesterday, police say.
A spokesman said Dunedin police noticed a vehicle of interest in Portobello Rd and attempted to pull the car over at 3.15pm.
However, when the lights started flashing, the 21-year-old driver took off.
Police then initiated a pursuit that took them through central and North Dunedin.
The vehicle was spiked in Dundas St at 3.25pm which flattened one tyre.