Gang Member Escapes Police Chase in Taupō | Auckland News

A high-speed chase erupted in Taupō after a suspected gang member bolted from police during a routine stop in Tūrangi. After disabling his first vehicle with spike strips, he carjacked a commercial truck, leaving the driver unharmed, then sped north at over 130 km/h on the wrong side of the road. Units from Taupō and Hawke’s Bay pursued him until he was finally stopped near Pohokura on SH5. The suspect was taken into custody just before 10 AM. Police are now appealing for dashcam footage from motorists between Tūrangi and Pohokura between 8:50 AM and 10 AM — contact Police via 105 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Charges are expected. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9329c97be2c0a8f