Fast-paced chase: Burglar steals police car in Walldürn!

Fast-paced chase: Burglar steals police car in Walldürn!

Surprising twists and shocking events characterized the chase of a 39-year-old Tunisian, which began last Saturday in the Neckar-Odenwald district and led to Bavaria. Loud SWR The police in Walldürn started after an emergency call was received about a break-in at a car dealership on Alten Altheimer Straße. The authorities reported the incident at 2:40 p.m. and the first patrol was on site just five minutes later.

However, the suspected burglar did not allow himself to be caught and initially fled on foot before taking over a car. The chase that followed took him to Walldürn-Hornbach. This is where his first accident occurred, which apparently didn't stop the man. Instead, he threatened the police officers with an object and obtained a police radio patrol car with which he continued his escape towards Schneeberg.

Drama on the run

Meanwhile, the pursuit increased in intensity. Another accident occurred on a forest path in which a police car became unusable Press portal reported. But the chaos didn't stop there - the 39-year-old feigned injuries and was able to get a police car again. His escape took him back to Walldürn-Hornbach, where he had another accident before the police could finally arrest him.

A police officer suffered minor injuries during the turbulent events. During the pursuit, police officers from both federal states fired several shots, which illustrates the escalation of the situation. The material damage to the police vehicles cannot yet be precisely quantified at this point.

Investigations and backgrounds

The investigation is now in the hands of the police stations in Mosbach and Tauberbischofsheim. The suspect, who is also said to be responsible for other thefts in the region, will be brought before a judge on Sunday. Crime trends show that such incidents are increasing in Germany, especially in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. According to police crime statistics, overall crime fell by 1.7% in 2024, but certain crimes that affect people's sense of security continue to increase, such as Statista notes.

While the police report on the events in Walldürn points to the urgency of security, the entire situation raises concerns. In an environment where crimes such as burglaries are particularly common, it remains to be seen what consequences this arrest will have for the region.