Stolen vehicle abandoned after police chase

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A stolen vehicle was found abandoned after a short police chase in Rotorua in the early hours of his morning.

A police spokesperson said police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle travelling on Te Ngae Rd about 2.40am.

The driver failed to stop and police followed for a short time before losing sight of the vehicle, they said.

Soon after, the police found the vehicle abandoned on Okere Rd.

A dog unit was used to try and track the driver but they weren't found.

The vehicle has since been forensically examined and police say they hope to identify the driver from that.