Police dog finds fleeing driver in grass in Espoo, motorcycle thieves target car parks
A driver who fled police on Espoo's Ring Road 3 was traced by a dog patrol. In the west Uusimaa region, there have been 23 motorcycle thefts or theft attempts in May and June.
Police dog finds fleeing driver in grass in Espoo, motorcycle thieves target car parks
West Uusimaa police arrested a man who fled from police on Espoo's Ring Road 3 during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, 25 June. A patrol attempted to stop a private car because the driver was clearly speeding in the overtaking lane. The man did not respond to the stop signal, but accelerated further. The speedometer showed 110 km/h.
A short time later, officers found the car abandoned on the Turku motorway. A dog patrol called to the scene caught the scent, and the dog found the suspect in nearby grass. The man did not have a valid driving licence. He is suspected of driving under the influence of drugs. In addition, suspected intoxicants and a pepper spray canister were found in his possession. The man was taken to Espoo police custody. He is suspected of several offences, including drink-driving, aggravated endangerment of traffic safety and a firearms offence.
According to police, 23 motorcycle thefts or theft attempts occurred in the west Uusimaa area during May and June. In nearly all cases, the target was a residential building's car park or parking area.
In one case, the motorcycle owner left for a week-long trip and upon returning noticed the bike had disappeared from the car park. In another case, the driver's seat had been wrenched, battery wires cut and the battery removed. In a third case, thieves had ripped down the bike's cover, broken the fuel cap lock and damaged the ignition lock, but failed to take the vehicle.
During weekend traffic enforcement, police stopped several drivers speeding. In Horsbäck, Raasepori, a motorcyclist was riding at 141 km/h with a speed limit of 80 km/h. Drink-driving cases were recorded in Karjaa, Vihti, Siuntio and Tenhola, Raasepori. In one case, a celebrating young person attempted to open the transport compartment of a police car while a man suspected of drink-driving was inside. The person was arrested on suspicion of obstruction.
Source: Police
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