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Man drives into police car and escapes

CCTV footage has been released of a man reversing into a police car in Palmerston and then speeding off last Wednesday (April 19).

Man collides into police car last Wednesday (April 19).
At about 9.30pm, police drove into the carpark at Palmerston shops where a vehicle reversed and collided with the police car. The vehicle then accelerated away and fled the scene.

The vehicle is described as a white Mitsubishi Magna sedan, with a black rim on the front passenger side.

The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, of thin build and a fair complexion. He was wearing a blue hooded jumper, black shorts, grey socks and black “Nike” sandals.

Information to 1800 333000 using reference number 6095732.

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