Police chase in Takapuna - 30/12/2009

**KwakaZM** · 30th December 2009, 08:03

I just witnessed a chase through Takapuna heading towards Milford at 8:40. Just as I was to take the off ramp to join Esmonde Road I heard the cop sirens getting louder, I looked both sides and continued as I couldn’t see any car or ambulance coming.

Suddenly unexpectedly something fast loud and red flew past me, it looked like a red 1000RR must have been an 08-09 model. After taking the off ramp to Esmonde Road on Takapuna I saw these bright lights in the left rear view mirror. As the lights for that lane were red, I assumed it would stop, the next thing I know a guy flying past on my left at break neck speeds. The guy was being chased by 2 cop cars, I reckon he must be riding at around 120-130 on Esmonde Road. He later turned off towards Milford.

I just hope the guy is all right at the end of the chase and gets away with it safely (well his intentions were pretty clear by the riding style and speed).

**scumdog** · 30th December 2009, 08:05

Originally Posted by KwakaZM

I just hope the guy is all right at the end of the chase and gets away with it safely (well his intentions were pretty clear by the riding style and speed).

His riding style and speed showed he would be getting away 'safely'?

**The Everlasting** · 30th December 2009, 08:07

Blimin stupid,hope he doesn't kill anyone!

**fliplid** · 30th December 2009, 08:16

Just what we need, another pillock.

**FJRider** · 30th December 2009, 08:17

Originally Posted by scumdog

His riding style and speed showed he would be getting away 'safely'?

So safely ... he may try it again ... some other time.

maybe next time ... he may not ...

... did you feel safe ...

**KwakaZM** · 30th December 2009, 08:17

Originally Posted by The Everlasting

Blimin stupid,hope he doesn't kill anyone!

He seemed to be an experience rider, but on arterial roads with speeds like that its a recipe for disaster.

The probability of getting into a bad situation is much higher than getting away safely.

**jimmy 2006** · 30th December 2009, 08:42

wouldn't the cops get his plates? then just track him down after?

**scumdog** · 30th December 2009, 08:45

Originally Posted by jimmy 2006

wouldn't the cops get his plates? then just track him down after?

True, I'm sure the bike won't be stolen or have a false plate on it.....or (shock/horror) not even have a plate on it!

**boomer** · 30th December 2009, 08:51

Originally Posted by scumdog

..or (shock/horror) not even have a plate on it!

that doesn't happen does it..?

**KwakaZM** · 30th December 2009, 08:59

Originally Posted by scumdog

True, I'm sure the bike won't be stolen or have a false plate on it.....or (shock/horror) not even have a plate on it!

The bike was definately not stolen, I've seen the bike around in Takapuna a couple of times. It has got a custom can (Two Brothers) I think which gives it a pretty distinct sound.

About the number plate I cant recall seeing one but I am sure he must have one just not visible to the naked eye...

**aer0** · 30th December 2009, 09:02

its ok, he will bin and ACC will take care of him

**Dave Lobster** · 30th December 2009, 09:05

Let's hope he doesn't do a U turn in his bid for freedom.

**Dean** · 30th December 2009, 09:05

The person involved wasn't a thief thank god and he had not crashed, the person has been cuffed and his bike has been towed. Cant reveal any names it seems their is some suppression due to the bizarre circumstances and person.

(My step dad just came back from there talking to one of the officers)