Dramatic Police Chase Ends in Arrest After Ambulance Theft

A 29-year-old man led police on a high-speed pursuit from Hamburg to Kiel in a stolen ambulance, threatening violence before being apprehended.

The man stole a rescue vehicle in Hamburg and claimed to be armed, causing a major police operation across two German states.
During the chase, he threatened to detonate explosives, although no weapons or explosives were found upon his arrest.
The pursuit ended in Kiel after the suspect collided with a bridge pillar, allowing special forces to detain him without further incident.
Two police officers were injured when the suspect rammed a civilian police car during the chase.
The suspect is facing charges including theft, dangerous interference with road traffic, and disturbing the public peace.