A man has been arrested on Cameron Rd after allegedly fleeing police and attempting to steal a car from another driver.
Police said in a statement a man had been taken into custody in Tauranga yesterday evening after allegedly failing to stop for police then attempting to steal a vehiclefrom a member of the public.
Shortly before 5pm, police in Mount Maunganui spotted a person they believed to be a disqualified driver, the statement said.
"The driver was signalled to stop but failed to do so, driving away from police at speed".
The car came to a stop on Cameron Rd, Tauranga about 5.15pm.
The driver then allegedly attempted to steal a car from a member of the public but was taken into custody by police, the statement said.
