Uncontrolled Vehicle: Two suspects apprehended after eluding traffic authorities

In an exciting turn of events, a high-speed chase involving a stolen car took place in Lünen, North Rhine-Westphalia, on Monday, September 1st, 2025. The incident unfolded when a patrol unit attempted to stop a car on Altnderer Weg, but the vehicle fled, triggering a pursuit.

The car in question, which had been listed as stolen in Dortmund's police search system, had a conspicuous fake license plate. The police department responsible for the pursuit was the Lünen police station.

The chase led to a nearby residential area, with the stolen car ultimately abandoning its path through Jägerstraße and into an opposite residential area. In a series of swift moves, the police managed to narrow down the escape route and apprehend the two suspects.

A 24-year-old suspect was found on a fenced-in kindergarten grounds at Freiligrathstraße, while a second suspect, aged 23, was arrested in a bike cellar on Schnakenbrockstraße.

Both individuals had previously come to police attention, and it was discovered that neither of them had a valid driver's license. The stolen car was later found abandoned, and the police helicopter was requested to assist ground officers from the air during the search.

After appearing before a judge, both suspects were released as there were no special reasons for remand. However, corresponding charges were filed for driving without a license, trespassing, theft of a motor vehicle, and forgery.

No further details about the occupants of the stolen car were provided in the initial report. The Dortmund Police encourage anyone with additional information to contact Steffen Korthoff at 0231-132-1035, via email at [email protected], or visit the Dortmund Police website at dortmund.polizei.nrw/ for more updates.

The recovery of the stolen car marks the end of an exhilarating chase, and the beginning of the legal process for the two suspects involved. Stay tuned for further developments in this story.