Police are investigating an evade in Devonport on Saturday and are calling for information from the public.

Police were notified of a silver Ford Falcon reportedly driving in a dangerous manner on the Bass Highway at Sassafras about 3pm.

The vehicle was detected a short time later, and the driver failed to stop for police on Middle Road, Devonport.

Police resources including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter were utilised during the search for the vehicle. It was later located abandoned in nearby bushland.

Police are seeking witnesses who observed or captured the vehicle driving in the greater-Devonport area, or anyone who may be able assist with our investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au, referencing OR735311. Information can be provided anonymously.

Any CCTV or dash-cam footage can be provided directly to police using our evidence portal at https://taspol.au.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/OR735311