Police on the scene at Lawn Rd, following a pursuit. Photo / Paul Taylor
Police on the scene at Lawn Rd, following a pursuit. Photo / Paul Taylor
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 briefpursuit 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."
A young person was taken into custody and will go through the youth court.
