'Dangerous' police chase through Western Heights

The vehicle involved in a police chase through Western Heights left abandoned on Sunset Rd. Photo/Ben Fraser

A driver is now on the run after leading police on a dangerous chase through Western Heights this morning.

A police media spokeswoman said police attempted to pull over a vehicle at 9am this morning.

The vehicle failed to stop and began a chase around the Western Heights area.

Police called off the chase due to the dangerous driving of the vehicle.

"The vehicle was located a short time later on Sunset Rd and the driver had fled," the spokeswoman said.

"Police enquiries are ongoing."

Any information about the driver can be provided to the Rotorua police on (07) 349 9590 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0200 555 111.