Police chase in Rotorua abandoned

A driver of a suspected stolen vehicle failed to stop for police on Te Ngae Rd about 2.30pm. Photo / File

Police have abandoned a pursuit of a fleeing driver in Glenholme this afternoon.

A police media spokeswoman said the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle failed to stop for police on Te Ngae Rd about 2.30pm.

Police followed for a period of time before abandoning the pursuit on Wallace Cres in Glenholme due to the manner of driving.

A member of the public told the Rotorua Daily Post she saw a green Toyota rav4 swerving in and out of traffic on Te Ngae Rd.

Police are making inquiries.