Police seek driver who rammed patrol car in the Waikato

The offender rammed a police car, putting the vehicle out of action. Photo / File

Waikato police are looking for a driver who rammed patrol car this morning.

Around 10.10am police attempted to pull over a stolen vehicle.

The vehicle fled towards Tairua on Kopu-Hikuai Rd, between Thames and the east coast of Coromandel, and spikes were set up in various locations.

Ten minutes later the offender rammed a police car, putting the vehicle out of action.

No one was injured.

The offender continued to flee police and eventually dumped the stolen vehicle near the summit of Kopu-Hikuai Rd.

The driver is still at large and police are warning motorists not to pick anyone up who may be seeking a ride in the area.

The offender is described as male, in his twenties and approximately 174cm tall.

He has tattoos on his neck and is possibly wearing a grey hoodie and jeans.

Any sightings should be reported to police immediately.