The term 'hitting a brick wall' literally hit home for one alleged car thief shortly before 4am today when, while behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle, he crashed into the Glen Innes Police Station [see attached photo].
The early morning journey got worse for the driver and his female companion who decided to run from the scene only to be located by Police a short distance away. It transpires the alleged driver was forbidden to drive and, when tested, was found to be over the legal breath/alcohol limit.
The vehicle had been stolen from a Panmure property and sustained considerable damage. The driver suffered a minor head injury and the Police station has some cracks today that didn't exist yesterday.
The 20 year-old driver will appear in the Auckland district Court today charged with resisting Police, unlawfully taking a motor vehicle, excess breath alcohol and being a forbidden and unlicensed driver.
Auckland City District commander, Superintendent Richard Chambers says that, while the car's resting place can be seen as comical, the fact a young unlicensed man was out and about on city roads allegedly in a stolen vehicle while intoxicated is no laughing matter.
"The events of early this morning that ended up literally colliding with Police on a range of levels are stark reminders that law abiding motorists are always going to be at risk when there are others who choose to abandon their legal responsibilities."? ?
Issued by Noreen Hegarty
Auckland City Police Communications Manager
Ph 09 302 6947 or 0274-951-589
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