Police are appealing for the public’s help after a dirt bike rider was spotted outside Gisborne Police Station with a “lit incendiary device” early this morning.
The incident occurred at about 4.50am.
“A police unit was leaving the station and observed a dirt bike sitting outside the station,” a spokesperson said. “The rider was holding a lit incendiary device.
“Upon seeing the police unit, the rider dropped the device and fled on the dirt bike.
“Efforts to locate the bike and its rider have so far not been successful.”
There was no damage to property and there were no injuries, the spokesperson added.
“The item has been examined and our enquiries are ongoing.
“Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a larger white dirt bike, possibly with yellow trim, in the vicinity of Gladstone Road and Customhouse Street early this morning, or who might have information about the incident or who was involved.”
Anyone with information was urged to call 105 or fill out a report online.
