A man remains on the run from police after stealing a police dog handler’s vehicle.

The handler had been attending an incident in Hoon Hay.

The offender was located and sustained a dog bite but he managed to evade arrest and entered the vehicle, which had been left running, using it to flee a police spokesperson said.

The vehicle was pursued for a short time by other units, but they lost sight of it. 

It was then discovered abandoned on Sheppard Place, St Albans, about 8.05am.

A police spokesperson said the officer’s ID card was stolen, along with a petrol card. No other police items or equipment were taken.

Eyewitnesses told Chris Lynch Media they saw at least six police patrol cars speeding along Deans Avenue.

During the pursuit of the vehicle, two patrol vehicles also collided at the intersection of Straven Road and Rata Street. There were no injuries. 

The patrol cars sustained moderate damage.

An internal investigation is now underway to determine the full circumstances of the incident.

Police are also still seeking the man involved.

Anyone who has information about him or where he might be is urged to call 105, or you can give information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.