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Quick thinking by Police’s Eagle crew this afternoon resulted in the arrest of seven youths who were attempting to steal vehicles from members of the public on State Highway 1 in Wellsford after fleeing from Police.?
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The incident unfolded after members of the public observed a suspicious vehicle in Kaiwaka township shortly before 1pm today.
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The car didn’t have any registration plates and was being driven at speeds well in excess of the speed limit.
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Eagle staff attended and located the vehicle in the Dome Forest, and monitored the car as it travelled south, providing vital updates to ground staff.
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The car subsequently changed direction and headed northbound again, and road spikes were deployed near the northern end of Dome Forest.?
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The car continued on for a short distance, before not being able to travel any further and coming to a stop on State Highway 1 in Wellsford, near Wayby Valley Road.?
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Seven youths ran from the stolen car and approached a queue of stationary vehicles that had been blocked by the youths' car parked across the road.?
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The youths unsuccessfully attempted to gain access to some of these vehicles, in an attempt to make their escape in another vehicle.
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With ground staff still some distance away, Eagle staff made a decision to land on farmland adjacent to the incident, just off State Highway 1.
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Two officers from the helicopter ran to the scene and took the seven youths into custody before they could escape again.?
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“I have no doubt that the actions of our Eagle crew prevented further offending being committed by these seven youths, who were intent on securing a second stolen vehicle - and undoubtedly fleeing again," says Inspector Jason Homan.?
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"We are very proud to have such high performing staff, who are so committed to keeping our communities safe. The team did a really great job today.”??
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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