Police impound car after burnouts outside New Plymouth station; driver and helpers sought
Officers watched the vehicle perform sustained loss of traction outside the station before it fled; the unwarranted, unregistered car was later found in Waiwhakaiho with plates removed.
Police are seeking the driver of a vehicle that repeatedly lost traction outside the New Plymouth Police Station about 4.40pm on Saturday.
Officers saw the vehicle perform what Police describe as sustained loss of traction directly in front of the station before it left the area. Police did not pursue due to the manner of driving.
The vehicle was later found at an address in Waiwhakaiho. Police say it was not warranted or registered, had no boot, and had a sign reading “FTP” in the rear window. Its licence plates had been removed and the driver was wearing a balaclava.
The car has been impounded for 28 days and issued a non-operation order.
No arrests were made at the time. Police say they have sourced and reviewed CCTV and online footage and are working to identify the driver and others involved. People who allegedly stopped traffic to assist the driver have been identified and will be visited by Police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police on 105 and quote file number 250907/6223.
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