A patched Nomads gang member was arrested after running into dense bush and scaling a tree in a last-ditch effort to evade police in Auckland.
Counties Manukau South area prevention manager Inspector Matt Hoyes said police received a report of a family harm incident outside a bar in Drury, witnessed by members of the public at around 6pm yesterday.
Hoyes said the vehicle the man left in was later seen near Ramarama.
“The vehicle was followed to Pratts Road, where the man ran from the car into dense bush nearby.”
The police Eagle helicopter and a dog unit were sent to the area to monitor the man’s movements.
“He climbed a tree in efforts to hide from us, but Eagle had eyes on him the whole time,” Hoyes said.
“With our dog unit on the ground, he eventually came down from the tree and was taken into custody.”
The man was treated for a minor dog bite.
The 44-year-old will appear in the Papakura District Court today charged with failing to stop and reckless driving.
“Inquiries are ongoing into the initial incident.”
