
Police take a man into custody in Helena St, South Dunedin, after he fled officers in an allegedly stolen car. Photo: Gregor Richardson
A police spokesman said they arrested a man at a property in Helena St, at about 8.40am yesterday, after he earlier fled from officers in a car that was alleged to have been stolen.
The car was spiked in Forbury Rd and came to a stop at a property in Hillside Rd.

The shredded tyre of a Nissan X-Trail after it was spiked in Forbury Rd yesterday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien
The 40-year-old was charged in relation to the incident, including dangerous driving and robbery charges, and is due to appear in the Dunedin District Court today, the spokesman said.