Eagle-eyed Police who spotted a vehicle driving with no lights on through the streets of Papakura overnight have taken a pair into custody.
At about 12.30am, a vehicle travelling with its lights off sped past a Police car on Great South Road.
Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says units did not attempt to stop the stolen vehicle and instead initiated assistance from the Police Eagle helicopter.
“Eagle located the vehicle still travelling at excess speed with its lights off, narrowly avoiding a collision with another vehicle.
“The vehicle has then turned into Glenburn Place where two occupants bailed out while it was still moving, causing it to crash through a fence.”
Inspector Hoyes says the pair allegedly attempted to flee through neighbouring properties.
“Unfortunately for them, we had our eyes in the sky who were able to direct staff on the ground to their locations and they were both taken into custody without incident.
“If you see any dangerous driving activity please contact Police on 111 if it’s happening now or 105 if it’s after the fact.”
Two youths, both aged 14, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.
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Holly McKay/NZ Police