A car, down to its rims, fled across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge in an early morning chase around North Shore roads after failing to stop for police.

Police say a 27-year-old Head Hunters gang member with methamphetamine in his car was eventually stopped on Esmonde Rd after being spiked twice.

Just before 1am, police observed a Jeep Grand Cherokee travelling on Custom St East and signalled for the vehicle to stop.

Senior Sergeant Shaun Richardson, of Auckland city police, said the vehicle failed to stop and instead fled.

“No pursuit was initiated, however, the Police Eagle helicopter was quick to pick up the vehicle and track it as it travelled along the motorway and over the Harbour Bridge.”

Richardson said the vehicle continued on through Northcote, Glenfield, Albany and Takapuna, despite being spiked on two separate occasions.

“Once the rubber tyres had disintegrated, the vehicle came to a stop on Esmonde Rd and was blocked in by police.

“The driver was immediately taken into custody and a search of the vehicle subsequently located a quantity of methamphetamine.”

Richardson said the suspect will be charged with possession of methamphetamine for supply, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, possession of utensils for methamphetamine, failing to stop and breach of release conditions.

“Along with appearing in court on a raft of charges, this man’s vehicle has also been impounded.

“I’m glad we could bring this to a safe conclusion and hold this person to account for their reckless actions.”