Police lay spikes during car chase through Rotorua

Five police cars are pursuing the car. Photo / File

A car was spiked and the occupants fled the scene after a police chase in Rotorua today.

The chase began at 10.55am when police attempted to pull a car over. Five police cars were initially involved in the chase.

A police spokeswoman said the occupants of the car fled the scene after the car had been spiked.

A tow truck was called.

The spokeswoman said it was unknown why police tried to pull the car over and she could not say where they attempted to pull it over.

The last location of the chase was on Sala St near McIntyre Ave.

Police were also called to Long Mile Rd after reports of a car acting suspiciously.