Stolen car and pursuit in Thessaloniki – 21-year-old arrested in Neapoli
In the early morning hours in Ampelokipoi, a 21-year-old was driving a stolen car and refused to stop for inspection, prompting a dramatic pursuit.
Pursuit of stolen car in western Thessaloniki – arrest of 21-year-old
Around 3:30 in the early morning hours, a police patrol of the Hellenic Police signalled a vehicle to stop in the Ampelokipoi area, after officers established that the car was carrying stolen licence plates, according to Naftemporiki.
The 21-year-old driver ignored the signal and accelerated, heading onto the Peripheral Road. At the level of Oraiopoli he smashed through the toll barriers and continued on his way.
Returning to the urban area, the driver ultimately lost control of the car at the level of Neapoli and collided with parked vehicles. Officers from the OPKE immobilised him and handcuffed him.
From the investigation that followed it was established that the car was stolen — its theft had been reported on 19 October. A passenger was also in the vehicle, who managed to escape and is being sought by the authorities.
A case file is being formed against the 21-year-old by the Crime Investigation and Resolution Department of Ampelokipoi-Menemeni, and he is expected to be brought before a prosecutor later today.
Source: Naftemporiki