Persistent Offender Evades Law Enforcement on Two Occasions
During a routine roadside inspection, cops setiched upon a vehicle harboring a wanted felon. With two more years of jail time left to serve, the man decided to make a run for it, managing to elude capture twice. Eventfully, police managed to corner him for the third time. As the old saying goes, "Third time's a charm."
On a Sunday evening, around 9:15 PM, police conducted a vehicle check on the A5 near Opfinger See in Freiburg im Breisgau. The patrol discovered a car with multiple passengers that had broken down on the side of the road. Upon investigation, they found that the 27-year-old driver was a fugitive with an outstanding warrant for imprisonment exceeding two years.
Fearing apprehension, the man bolted, darting across several lanes of the busy highway, surmounting the median barrier, and disappearing into the underbrush. As a result, the highway was shut down for around an hour, and authorities issued warnings against picking up hitchhikers.
Later in the night, the man was once again spotted, this time in the city center. Once again, he attempted to flee on foot, but this time, law enforcement was able to apprehend him.
No additional information was disclosed by police spokesperson. The 27-year-old was subsequently transferred to a detention facility.
In the chaotic city center scene, the man attempted to evade captivity once more, but this time, the nearby police station proved no escape. His run came to an end as officers from the station swiftly apprehended him.
Grateful for their quick response, the officers at the police station were praised for their diligence in bringing the fugitive to justice.