Attribute to Inspector Daniel Meade:
Police have arrested two people following an incident involving a stolen vehicle in Auckland this morning.
Around 10.10am, Police were made aware of this vehicle in the Mount Wellington area.
The occupants soon became aware of Police presence in the area, and it began to drive at speed towards the Ellerslie-Panmure Highway.
At no point did Police engage in a pursuit with the vehicle.
Police, with the overhead assistance of Eagle, have instead tracked the vehicle as it drove in a reckless manner through Penrose, Greenlane, and Remuera.
Despite efforts to spike the vehicle, it has continued to travel through Newmarket towards St Lukes and Western Springs.
Eventually, the vehicle has come to a stop near Fairlands Avenue when it has collided with a bus stop, and hit a vehicle belonging to a member of the public.
Thankfully, while those members of the public are shaken, they have not been injured.
This is incredibly lucky given the extremely dangerous manner of driving Police and the community were subject to this morning.
A male and female were taken into custody at the scene and charges are now being considered.
We thank motorists for their patience while this matter was resolved.
ENDS.
Anna Thompson/NZ Police