A stolen vehicle was found abandoned after a short police chase in Rotorua in the early hours of his morning.
A police spokesperson said police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle travelling on Te Ngae Rd about 2.40am.
The driver failed to stop and police followed for a short time before losing sight of the vehicle, they said.
Soon after, the police found the vehicle abandoned on Okere Rd.
A dog unit was used to try and track the driver but they weren't found.
