Large police response as car found in Gate Pā waterway

A large police operation has been spotted in Gate Pā with reports of a submerged car in a waterway. Photo / Ayla Yeoman

A stolen vehicle has been recovered from a Gate Pā waterway.

Police said emergency services received reports of a vehicle submerged in water near Tom Muir Drive about 8am.

A large police operation has been spotted in Gate Pā with reports of a submerged car. Photo / Ayla Yeoman

It had been recovered and no one was inside.

The spokesperson said the vehicle was stolen.

Police have taped off a reserve at the bottom of Tom Muir Drive. Photo / Ayla Yeoman

A large police presence in the area earlier included five police cars and two ambulances parked at the end of Faulkner St in the reserve car park.

A reporter at the scene said police had taped off a reserve at the bottom of Tom Muir Drive and people were being told to avoid the area.”