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Police hunt suspected car thieves: Spectacular chase in Hamburg!
In Hamburg-Eppendorf, a suspected car thief escaped from the police, leading to a chase and several injuries.
Police hunt suspected car thieves: Spectacular chase in Hamburg!
There was a spectacular chase in Hamburg today that kept both police officers and the public in suspense. On Sunday morning, shortly after 6:30 a.m., a police patrol noticed a vehicle with Danish license plates due to its unusual driving behavior. An immediate attempt to stop the car in the Eppendorf district was quickly avoided when the driver ignored stop signs and fled at high speed towards the A7 motorway. Loud NDR The pursuit was started by several patrol cars, which followed with flashing lights and sirens.
The suspected car thief's rapid journey led through the Elbe tunnel to Tötensen in Lower Saxony, from where he finally drove back to downtown Hamburg. There, near Willy-Brandt-Strasse and the Chile House, the persecution came to a dramatic end. The driver lost control of the stolen vehicle, drove over a traffic island and lost a front wheel. In the following accident, four patrol cars were damaged and a total of two police officers suffered minor injuries. Ultimately, officers were able to arrest the driver and his passenger, and the vehicle was identified as stolen reports the star.
Car theft in Germany – an ongoing problem
The chase joins the worrying statistics surrounding car thefts in Germany. In 2022, over 40,000 cars were put out for search, which corresponds to an increase of 30% compared to the previous year. These figures show that car theft remains a major problem, even though the clearance rate is over 60% Deutschlandfunk notes.
The total damage from car thefts amounted to almost 250 million euros in 2022, which corresponds to around 700,000 euros daily. They are often organized gangs that use sophisticated methods, such as scouting out crime scenes or stealing car keys through break-ins. Vehicles with keyless entry systems, which are often tricked with radio link extensions, are particularly at risk.
To counteract the problem of car theft, various protective measures are recommended. This ranges from using radiation-proof cases for keys to retrofitting with alarm systems and GPS trackers. International cooperation to combat this type of crime is supported by EU initiatives.
In view of the recent events in Hamburg, it is to be hoped that the police will continue to intensify their efforts to make the streets safer and put a stop to such chases.