Four youths arrested after spikes stop stolen Nissan linked to Dunedin petrol drive-offs
Police say a wave of public calls about erratic driving ended with a spiked stop on SH1 near Waitati; the driver faces unlawful taking and theft charges.
Four youths are in custody after Police used road spikes to stop a stolen Nissan north of Dunedin, following reports it was involved in petrol drive-offs and dangerous driving.
Police say the vehicle was taken overnight from a home in Caversham. During the day, it was linked to petrol drive-offs at least two Dunedin service stations.
Around 4.40pm, multiple callers reported the Nissan tailgating and braking erratically. Officers located it on North Road and followed at a distance before deploying spikes in Waitati. The car stopped on SH1 north of the city, and four youths were arrested without incident.
The driver will be charged with unlawfully taking a motor vehicle and theft related to the fuel. All four will be referred to Police Youth Aid.
Police are asking anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to contact 105 by phone or online at police.govt.nz/use-105 (select ‘Update Report’), quoting file number 260505/9609. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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