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Four youths have been arrested after a police pursuit in Hamilton overnight.
Waikato Police are now seeking information from members of the public who may have footage of the incident.
Detective Senior Sergeant Terri Wilson said officers were patrolling the Hamilton East area just before 1am when they saw a stolen Nissan Tiida driven by a person wanted in relation to a serious incident.
"The driver became aware of Police's presence on Grey Street and accelerated south, turning on to Cobham Drive," Wilson said.
"A pursuit was authorised due to the potential threat to the public.
"The vehicle has driven through several suburbs at speed, though, thankfully, very few motorists were on the roads."
Police spiked one of the car's tyres on Greenwood Street, Frankton. Two more of tyres were spiked on Avalon Drive, in Nawton.
"The manner of driving became more concerning - multiple vehicles were forced to pull to the side of the road as the car travelled south, on its rims, in the northbound lane of Victoria Street," Wilson said.
"The car was observed driving on the footpath in Alexandra Street, and a tactical stop was authorised."
Officers then carried out the stop in Anglesea St, and the driver lost control and crashed into a parked vehicle, Wilson said.
Police arrested four youths at the scene, about 1.10am.
The 17-year-old driver and three passengers - two aged 17 and one 14-year-old - are due to appear in the Hamilton Youth Court on serious driving charges and charges relating to the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
Further charges are likely.
A number of people were seen recording the pursuit and police are asking anyone with photos or video of the pursuit and subsequent arrests to contact them, as that information could be vital to the investigation.
Photos or video can be [www.police.govt.nz/use-105 submitted online], using Update My Report and quoting the reference 221112/6852.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.