A 54-year-old man has been arrested following an incident involving a stolen 10 tonne truck in Te Aroha overnight.
Shortly before midnight last night a truck was reported stolen from a Te Aroha address.
At around this time a vehicle also crashed into the front doors of the Morrinsville Police Station causing extensive damage to the front of the building.
The vehicle then left the scene.
The stolen truck was located shortly after on SH 26 heading towards Te Aroha.
Police attempted to stop the truck, the driver failed to stop and drove towards two Police cars.
The truck was then observed driving around Te Aroha where it again drove at Police units.
Multiple cordons were put in place in Te Aroha and the Eagle helicopter was deployed.
Road spikes were also deployed.
After a time Police fired two shots at the front tyre of the truck and it came to a stop.
The driver of the truck was arrested.
A 54-year-old man is now in Police custody.
Inspector Jeff Penno says it was a quickly evolving situation which was resolved without injury.
“Police staff involved demonstrated courage and initiative,” he says.
An investigation is underway and charges are likely.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre