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Man rescued and taken into custody after alleged car theft in Cambridge
Police say a man fled an allegedly stolen car and fell down a bank. Eagle helped locate him near Bryce Street, and he was taken to hospital after his arrest.
By The Waikato Advocate · 9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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The police Eagle helicopter over Cambridge during the operation. Photo: SuppliedThe Eagle helicopter seen above Cambridge. Photo: Supplied
CAMBRIDGE, WAIKATO — A man has been rescued and taken into custody after he allegedly stole a car, ran from police and fell down a bank, Police have confirmed.
In a response to The Waikato Advocate, Police said they were first made aware of the stolen vehicle at approximately 10.45am.
The vehicle was spotted by Police in Cambridge at approximately 11.10am. After being signalled to stop, the alleged driver abandoned the car and fled on foot.
The Police Eagle helicopter was called in to assist ground units. The man was located down the bank near Bryce Street and arrested at around 3pm.
His injuries were assessed at the scene by ambulance, and he was taken to hospital for further assessment.
Police said enquiries are continuing and charges are forthcoming.
This report has been updated with information supplied by New Zealand Police, replacing the earlier account based on public reports of police activity in Leamington.
