Police are continuing to hunt for a motorist who allegedly pulled a gun on officers, and another member of the public in Manawatū.
Police pulled a vehicle over in Feilding at 11am on Sunday, and the driver pulled out a firearm, a police media spokesman said.
The motorist fled, and the Armed Offenders Squad was called in to support police with inquiries.
Palmerston North area investigations manager detective senior sergeant Craig Sheridan said the driver also allegedly presented a firearm at a motorist in Feilding before stealing that person's vehicle.
The motorist, who was not physically injured, was very shaken and officers were providing support.
The motorist’s vehicle had not been found. It was a silver-coloured Holden Commodore sedan with registration number DTE593.
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Sheridan said the investigation was ongoing and police would continue to piece together a timeline of events.
Anyone who sees this vehicle or anything suspicious is urged to call police on 111 and not approach the vehicle.
People can also provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
This was the second firearms offence in the wider Manawatū, after there were reports of gunshots in Milson on Friday.
Two people were arrested, but were not charged.
