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A significant police operation unfolded yesterday afternoon in Munich’s Schwabing-Freimann district after a stolen car crashed through a garage wall. The incident, which occurred on Brabanter Straße, involved a BMW 420i convertible that had been reported stolen.
Stolen BMW Plows Through Garage Wall
According to initial reports, the two suspects were driving the stolen vehicle at high speed on Brabanter Straße, which has a 30 km/h speed limit. They reportedly lost control of the car while navigating a left turn into Hollandstraße. The vehicle then veered off the road, crossed a footpath and a green area, before colliding head-on with the gable wall of a row of garages. The impact was severe enough to breach the solid brick wall, with the BMW coming to rest partially inside one of the garages.
Witnesses alerted authorities, prompting a large-scale police response. Upon arrival, officers found the severely damaged garage and the car embedded in the wall. The suspects had already fled the scene.
Suspects Flee on Foot, Police Launch Manhunt
Police described the suspects as two men, approximately 20 years old, dressed in dark clothing. One of them was reportedly wearing a cap. They were last seen fleeing northbound from the incident location. The Munich police immediately launched a manhunt, deploying multiple patrols to search the surrounding area.
The stolen vehicle was identified as belonging to a car-sharing service. Investigators believe the men did not rent the car but rather stole it. The investigation into the theft and the subsequent crash is ongoing.
Emergency Services Respond to the Scene
Firefighters were also dispatched to the scene. They were tasked with opening the initially locked garage door to gain access. Inside, they found three bicycles and a motorcycle, which were safely removed. Later, a towing company arrived to extract the damaged BMW from the garage wall.
Remarkably, despite the force of the impact, the front of the vehicle appeared to have sustained the collision relatively well. Observers also noted that none of the airbags in the BMW had deployed. The garage itself suffered significant structural damage and has since been boarded up.
Investigation Continues as Suspects Remain at Large
As of this morning, the suspects remain at large. A spokesperson for the Munich police confirmed that the operation in Schwabing concluded yesterday afternoon, but the investigation is continuing. The stolen car has been impounded by the police as part of their ongoing inquiry.
The incident has highlighted concerns about vehicle theft and reckless driving in the city. Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects. Residents in the Schwabing-Freimann area are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the police.
The police have not yet released further details regarding potential motives for the theft or the identity of the suspects. The focus remains on locating the individuals responsible for the incident and bringing them to justice.
Source: https://www.merkur.de/lokales/muenchen/schwabing-freimann-ort43408/muenchen-polizei-einsatz-auto-gestohlen-schwabing-streifen-taeter-fluechtig-94545981.html
