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Police have seized three dirt bikes after riders allegedly intimidated a driver following a crash at a South Auckland intersection.
Officers were called to Springs Rd, Ōtara, on Wednesday after several reports related to dirt bikes being ridden dangerously.
Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East, said the bikeswere allegedly gathered at the intersection of Springs Rd and Smales Rd and tried to block off the road.
“One of the riders allegedly hit a member of the public’s vehicle and his front wheel has buckled and caused him to fall off the bike.
“Witnesses reported that the other riders present have then ridden around the vehicle trying to intimidate the driver.”
Cornish said police arrived soon afterwards, and the Eagle helicopter was deployed to help find the group.
Police were called to an incident involving dirt bikes at the intersection of Springs Rd and Smales Rd in South Auckland. Photo / Google
“Our eyes in the sky were able to track one rider to an address in Heron Place, Pakuranga Heights, where he was taken into custody and his bike seized.”
A member of the public has been credited with alerting police to a bike hidden behind a nearby tree.
“Officers completed a number of follow-up inquiries. However, we are yet to locate the victim in this matter, so if this was you, or you know who this driver was, please get in touch with us.”
A day later, Cornish said police received a report about a dirt bike rider travelling dangerously on Gilbert Rd.
“Staff arrived quickly and located the rider on Alexander Crescent and he was swiftly taken into custody and his bike seized.
“He is now facing a range of charges, including dangerous driving and possession of methamphetamine.
