Police catch two speeding vehicles in West Auckland, teens referred to Youth Aid

Police caught two speeding vehicles in West Auckland during early morning incident, including one with a 14 and 16-year-old.

Officers first observed a Toyota Aqua speeding along Blockhouse Bay Rd just after 2am.

Auckland City West’s area commander Inspector Alisse Robertson said police signalled for the vehicle to stop, however it fled.

“We elected not to pursue and engaged the police helicopter to provide commentary as the vehicle continued to travel around Auckland for about 40 minutes,” she said.

“The vehicle reached high speeds along the motorway and around surrounding residential areas before it was spiked on Ash Street.”

Robertson said the vehicle then came to a stop and two occupants ran into nearby properties.

Officers observed a Toyota Aqua speeding along Blockhouse Bay Rd just after 2am. Photo / Hayden Woodward.

“The police dog unit was able to locate both people quickly, with one receiving a minor dog bite. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt.”

Two youths, aged 16 and 14, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.

Then 30 minutes later, officers spotted another vehicle allegedly speeding while travelling on Blockhouse Bay Rd.

“Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, however it failed to stop and continued on at speed,” Robertson said.

“The vehicle was not pursued and was located by the police helicopter down a driveway on Eastdale Road, where the driver was taken into custody without incident.”

The driver was breath-tested and allegedly blew 1200mcgs, more than five times the legal limit, Robertson said.

“This sort of driving behaviour is incredibly reckless and unacceptable”.

A 35-year-old man will appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with failing to stop, driving with excess breath alcohol and dangerous driving.

In an earlier incident, at about 8.15pm, officers observed the stolen Honda entering the Southwestern Motorway at speed.

Waitematā CIB Acting Detective Inspector Simon Harrison said a short time later, the police Eagle helicopter found and tracked the vehicle as it entered the Southern Motorway heading south.

“The vehicle was not pursued, however, we continued observations as the vehicle continued south and into Waikato before it was spiked near Taupiri.

“It has then continued towards Hamilton, where it has slowed down due to the tyre destruction.”

Harrison said the vehicle was allegedly driven on the wrong side of the road before staff moved in and were able to block the vehicle.

“It’s extremely fortunate that no one suffered any injuries as a result of this man’s alleged actions,” he said.

“I’m pleased we were able to take this person into custody and hold them to account for their actions.”

A 19-year-old will appear in the Waitākere District Court today charged with burglary, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and dangerous driving.

A 17-year-old charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle and escaping custody will appear in North Shore Youth Court today.

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