Police spike stolen car containing youths in Dunedin

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 11:01am

In this story Matt Lee

Police spiked a stolen vehicle following an alleged burglary in Palmerston, causing it to be driven on its rims through Dunedin. Two teenagers were arrested during the incident, with one being pepper-sprayed and bitten by a police dog. Investigations are ongoing.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 21 Oct 2025, 10:20am

   Eight youths caught after police spike stolen car on Auckland motorway (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 21 Oct 2025, 11:01am

   Sparks fly as teens in stolen car flee Dunedin police on rims (opens in new tab)