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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Dramatic Carjacking in Wels, Austria

Published: 2024-07-28

A dramatic carjacking incident unfolded in Wels, Austria, on Saturday evening when a 32-year-old man violently attacked a 58-year-old driver to steal his Porsche Cayenne.

The assailant struck the victim multiple times before dragging him out of the vehicle and fleeing the scene.

After a chaotic chase, the thief crashed the stolen SUV into a lamp post and attempted to steal another car but was thwarted by the driver’s seatbelt.

Following a manhunt that included police helicopters, the suspect was eventually apprehended early Sunday morning after being spotted in a nearby garden.

Despite his violent actions, both victims sustained only minor injuries, while the stolen Porsche was severely damaged in the crash.