Police chase results in damaged patrol car due to car thief's getaway attempt

Stolen Hyundai IONIQ Recovered in Bielefeld

A stolen Hyundai IONIQ has been recovered by the police in Bielefeld, Germany, following a series of events that began in Gütersloh.

The vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot in Gütersloh around 15:00 hours. At 20:35 hours, the police in Gütersloh notified their counterparts in Bielefeld about the stolen car heading towards the city.

The Hyundai IONIQ was located in Dornberg during a search and was later found in a construction area on Schillerstraße, near Bernhard-Mosberg-Straße, around 21:10 hours.

During the check, the police secured an EC card, cash, and a baton from the vehicle. There is suspicion that the 50-year-old driver was under the influence of drugs, so a blood sample was taken.

Two individuals, a 50-year-old homeless man and a 54-year-old Bielefeld resident, were temporarily arrested in connection with the incident. The 54-year-old passenger sustained a minor injury during the arrest and received medical treatment.

The 50-year-old driver was later released from police custody, while the examination of a preliminary hearing for the 54-year-old at the local court was dismissed.

The police are asking for information from anyone who noticed the stolen vehicle in the Gütersloh or Bielefeld area between 15:00 hours and 20:35 hours. Witnesses are encouraged to report any suspicious activities in the area during that time.

Press inquiries can be directed to the Police Headquarters Bielefeld at Kurt-Schumacher-Straße 46, 33615 Bielefeld. Contact points for press inquiries include Sonja Rehmert, Katja Küster, Sarah Siedschlag, Michael Kötter, Hella Christoph, Fabian Rickel, Caroline Steffen, Lukas Reker, Jan Grote, and the email address [email protected].

Outside of office hours, the control center can be contacted at 0521/545-0. For inquiries related to the Criminal Investigation Department 13, please call the same number.

It was also reported that the stolen EC card was used for several payments. The police are reminding the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.

Two images related to the stolen Hyundai IONIQ are available for download.