Two people are in custody and another is on the run after a pursuit at Cessnock.
Patrolling police say they noticed a Hyundai being driven dangerously along Vincent Street at 3.00am on Wednesday, but the car sped off when they tried to pull it over.
The pursuit went for 10 minutes before it was terminated when the car disappeared into the bush of Racecourse Road.
A 4-wheel drive police vehicle found the car a short time later - two of the occupants fled, while the other was arrested at the scene.
A police dog located one man, while the search continues for the other.
Two men are now being questioned at Cessnock Police Station.
