A police dog helped in the arrest of a fleeing youth near the Tukituki River's Black Bridge on Friday.
A police spokeswoman said a vehicle was seen acting suspiciously on Otene Rd, Waipatu, Hastings about 1pm.
"Police attempted to stop the vehicle however it fled and after a brief pursuit it was lost sight of," she said.
"The vehicle was found dumped on Lawn Rd, Clive a short time later and a dog unit tracked one person a short distance, at which point they were arrested."
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A young person was taken into custody and will go through the youth court.