Man steals car in front of owner, triggers chase that ends in crash

Local CrimePaphospolicerobberyTop Newstraffic collision Man steals car in front of owner, triggers chase that ends in crash Astinomia 2 Relevant News Cyprus employers’ body demands full costing of pension reform, no higher contributions 15 September 2026 Man steals car in front of owner, triggers chase that ends in crash 15 September 2026 Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter, Denmark says 15 September 2026 Dora Christodoulou 15 September 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 28-year-old Cypriot man stole a car in front of its owner in Chloraka, then led police on a chase that ended when the vehicle crashed in Tremithousa. The 30-year-old owner had parked outside a car dealership to meet a friend who runs the business, for coffee. He left his keys in the ignition, sitting within arm’s reach of the vehicle. A stranger then got into the car, started it, and drove off. After the initial shock, the owner and the dealership owner set off in pursuit in another car, while calling police. The thief drove dangerously, overtaking on blind spots and running red lights, until the car collided with another vehicle in Tremithousa and came to a stop. A police patrol that had been following the stolen car arrested the driver, with help from members of the public who had witnessed the chase. He was identified as a 28-year-old Cypriot man already known to police for similar offences. The case was registered today for a hearing at Paphos District Court. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Cyprus employers’ body demands full costing of pension reform, no higher contributions Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter, Denmark says UN rights chief says uncovered remains in Gaza raise concerns of war crimes Patient advocate calls for coordinated health checks after unauthorised treatment cases Golden Dawn’s Kasidiaris freed from prison, vows return to Greek politics A clear explanation is still owed Cyprus reopens probe into clinic accused of illegal treatments Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.