Police are searching for a 27-year-old male who allegedly threatened officers with a firearm.
Two police officers were conducting a routine enquiry in Manurewa when they were confronted by Ricky Batalliard about 11am.
Police allege he presented what appears to be a firearm and threatened the two officers.
The officers moved to a safe location to call for backup, and Mr Batalliard fled in a stolen silver Hyundai iX35 station wagon with the registration HLY442.
Neither officer was injured in the incident.