As stated by Superintendent Shanan Gray, Counties Manukau District Commander:
Police have arrested four men after they carried out a home invasion and fled across parts of Auckland.
At around 3.10pm Police received reports of an aggravated burglary at an address on Bleakhouse Road, Howick.
The offenders were reported to be in possession of a machete and left the scene in a Ford Ranger stolen from the address.
A short time later Police sighted the vehicle heading towards the East Tāmaki area.
Eagle monitored the vehicle as it drove dangerously through Ōtara, Manukau and onto the Southern Motorway into the central city.
On multiple occasions it was seen driving on the wrong side of the road at high speeds.
Through the course of the incident, it has been involved in several collisions with vehicles belonging to members of the public.
Police vehicles were rammed on more than one occasion.
Given the risk posed the Armed Offenders Squad was deployed and pursued the vehicle on Queen Street.
AOS has carried out a non-compliant vehicle stop on Karangahape Road, immediately taking all four occupants into custody.
Police deployed a range of tactics including a distraction device, a non-lethal sponge round and a Police dog to effect the arrests.
One person was transported to hospital in a moderate condition after receiving injuries from a dog bite.
It is extremely lucky that the reckless behaviour of these individuals did not result an anyone suffering serious injuries.
Police will be laying charges for the number of offences committed this afternoon.
Police seeking victims:
Police are aware a number of people may have been victims of minor collisions or have been side swiped by the offending vehicle.
If you believe you have had your vehicle damaged by a white Ford Ranger this afternoon between 3.15pm and 4.30pm, Police would like to hear from you.
Please call 105 and use the refence number P065783141.
