A 17-year-old was due to appear in the Tauranga District Court tomorrow charged with failing to stop, dangerous driving, escaping police custody, resisting police, burglary and wilful damage, Stapleford said.
Police also seized three bikes in Rotorua this morning as part of the ongoing operation, he said.
A Harley Davidson was seized after its rider failed to stop for police last week, as well as two Yamaha bikes which had been ridden in reckless driving incidents.
Police seized three motorcycles as part of their ongoing crackdown.
“If you witness any anti-social road user behaviour, we urge you to report it immediately by calling 111, or make a report via 105 if it is after the fact,” Stapleford said.