Three people have been caught after leading police on a chase along train tracks north of Wellington.
The drama started around 9am when police spotted a Subaru station wagon in Paekakariki, stolen from Palmerston North.
The occupants dumped the car and escaped on foot, running north along the railway line.
A police spokesperson said a short foot chase ensued, but with the help of dogs the three offenders were captured by 9.45am.
They are due in court later today.