A group of seven youths have been arrested after fleeing from police in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland overnight Friday.
Just before midnight on Thursday, two vehicles were travelling together on Anderson Avenue in Point England, when the drivers spotted police and drove off.
The vehicles were believed to have been stolen.
Inspector Rachel Dolheguy said police units decided not to begin a pursuit.
"The vehicles' movements were tracked before the Police Air Support Unit was able to get overhead to provide further assistance," she said.
Officers found both vehicles abandoned on Point England Rd shortly after.
And with the help of a police dog, they eventually found the group of youths too, at a nearby address.
"All seven were taken into custody without further incident," said Dolheguy.
The youths, aged between 10 and 16, have been referred to Youth Aid.
