Police are working to locate a 51-year-old man after a fleeing driver incident in Te Anau this morning.
About 9.25am, Police attempted to stop a vehicle for a routine check in east Te Anau.
The driver failed to stop.
Police pursued the vehicle for about 30 minutes, during which time it was spiked.
The vehicle came to a stop about 10am on Tutoko Lane, and the occupant fled on foot.
Police, including dog units, continue to search for the man.
The Armed Offenders Squad is assisting as a precaution.
Anyone who sees anyone behaving suspiciously in the area, or sees anyone on their property who they do not recognise, is
asked to call 111 immediately.