Police recovered an imitation firearm after a high-speed police chase on Thursday.

The chase began after a report of an incident on Marsh Lane, in Devonshire, at about 9.45pm.

The motorcyclist abandoned his bike and ran into the Devonshire Marsh to escape police.

A police spokesman said: “Officers immediately conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area for the male suspect.

“However, he was not located.”

The motorcycle he was riding has been impounded.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 295-0011 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477.

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