Wild-west chase through residential area in Soest ends with police car collision | Inland

Police officers received a report of theft from a van parked on Bilderdijklaan in Bilthoven. Two men allegedly fled with tools. On the N234 in Bilthoven, the police caught sight of the suspects. The car was followed to Soest where the stop sign was given. At that point, the suspects fled and the wild chase began. “People had to jump to the side. It was really wild West,” the police said.

The suspect driver rammed into a police car during the pursuit. The police car was damaged to such an extent that it was unable to continue driving. Shortly afterwards, the suspects’ car was hit by another police car on Beetzlaan.

The stolen tools were found in the car. Both the driver and co-driver have been arrested. The man’s driver’s license has been seized. As far as is known, no injuries have been reported.

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