Police have taken three people into custody following a stolen-car incident where people fled the scene before a car was spiked.
Just after 2pm police said they were called to an incident after a person had their vehicle stolen in Massey.
The Eagle police helicopter located the stolen vehicle and tracked it to Westgate. A police spokesperson confirmed the offender got away in a waiting vehicle, with two others in the car.
"Eagle has continued to monitor the situation and police have been able to spike the car," the spokesperson said.
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Police were able to stop the car on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, and three people were taken into custody.
Grey Lynn residents witnessed a man wearing a grey singlet running behind houses on Great North Rd, near the Bullock Track, being pursued by a police officer carrying a large rifle.
The Eagle helicopter made several low circles overhead as police cars flooded the scene.
A short time later the same person was seen being arrested on Great North Rd.
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The three are assisting police and police cannot rule out the possibility of charges being laid.