Police are searching for a fleeing driver who led police on a pursuit through Tauranga.
A police media spokeswoman said officers spotted a stolen vehicle being driven in the Katikati area about 4pm yesterday.
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The vehicle was spotted again on State Highway 2 at 6.40pm when the vehicle fled from police, the spokeswoman said.
However, the chase was quickly abandoned due to dangerous driving, she said.