Stolen Moped Escape From Pursuing Police Officers
On Saturday, 23rd August, at approximately 1:18 AM, police in Gummersbach attempted to stop a moped being ridden in pairs on Gummersbacher Street. The moped, which had been stolen by hot-wiring it on a parking lot in Bergneustadt-Wiedenest, was being driven by an unidentified 15-year-old from Gummersbach.
During the chase, which occurred on Gummersbacher Street, the driver of the moped fled, leading to a pursuit that ended on the premises of an auto dealership. In the process, the fleeing individuals damaged a new vehicle parked on the dealership's premises.
The two teenagers, along with their 14-year-old companion, were found and temporarily detained by the authorities. After the incident, they were handed over to their legal guardians.
The Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis, located at this address, transmitted the statement regarding the incident via news aktuell. For any press inquiries, please contact the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis Press Office at Telephone: 02261/8199-1210 or via email at [email protected].
The official website for the Circles Police Department Oberbergischer Kreis is available here. The incident remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
