Police were forced to take drastic actions to stop a vehicle after an alleged attempted burglary on Auckland’s North Shore.

A police patrol car was used to bring the vehicle to a stop after those inside allegedly tried to break into a petrol station overnight.

The silver car was stopped on Owens Rd in Epsom - about 14km away from where the incident started at a gas station on the North Shore, a police officer on the ground said.

A witness at the scene in Epsom said spikes had been put down to stop the car - before a police patrol car forced it to a complete stop.

A police car was damaged after helping to stop a vehicle in Epsom. Photo / Hayden Woodward

The police car suffered some damage to the passenger’s side.

Several police officers were spotted at the scene.

At least two people - described as being young - were taken in by police, the witness said. One of the pair was wearing gloves.

Police have been approached for more information.