Berlin police arrest car thief after dramatic early-morning chase ends in crash

A stolen Toyota led Berlin police on a wild pursuit before dawn. The suspect’s reckless escape ended in a collision—now he faces charges.

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2025 November 22 . 3:24 PM

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are... — In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Berlin police arrest car thief after dramatic early-morning chase ends in crash

A suspected car thief was arrested in Berlin’s Wilmersdorf district early this morning. The incident began when the man allegedly stole a Toyota on Kulmbacher Straße at around 4:15 a.m. Police later pursued and apprehended him after a short chase ended in a crash. The suspect was spotted taking the car before fleeing the area. Officers gave chase as he drove through the streets, attempting to evade capture. The suspect remains in custody as authorities examine the circumstances of the theft and crash. The stolen car suffered extensive damage, and repairs to the affected vehicles will be assessed. Police have not yet released further details about the suspect’s identity or potential charges.