Man taken into custody after fleeing Whanganui Police

Whanganui police involved in car chase get their man.

Police arrested a 21-year-old man yesterday at a Rapanui Road address following a fleeing driver incident.

Police had previously asked for the public's help to locate the man.

He was arrested without incident.

The man is due to appear in Whanganui District Court on Wednesday in relation to a number of recent offences including theft, burglary, assault and driving offences.

Police thanked those people who provided assistance.