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Police chases of stolen Renault Clio

Overview

Two separate police pursuits involving stolen Renault Clio vehicles have been reported. In France, a black Renault Clio collided with a police Peugeot 5008 at a roundabout on the RN19 near Morvillars on July 29, 2024. The crash injured two officers lightly and the driver fled on foot, prompting a large‑scale search.

In Argentina, a green Renault Clio reported stolen in Las Breñas was pursued by police from the Pampa del Infierno station. The chase ended with the vehicle crashing into a ditch on Ruta Provincial 5, injuring both occupants. The investigation into the theft of a 75‑year‑old woman’s car continues.

Both incidents illustrate ongoing challenges for law‑enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects during high‑speed pursuits of stolen vehicles, resulting in collisions, injuries, and continued investigations.

Entities

Renault Clio · Morvillars roundabout · French National Police · Las Breñas · Grandvillars

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Two injured in police chase after stolen car near Pampa del Infierno, Argentina

    A stolen Renault Clio was chased by police near Pampa del Infierno, Argentina; the pursuit ended in a ditch, injuring both occupants.

  2. 20 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Police chase ends in collision on RN19 near Morvillars, driver flees

    A police pursuit in Territoire de Belfort ended with a Renault Clio colliding with a police Peugeot 5008 at a Morvillars roundabout on July 29; the driver fled on foot and two officers were lightly injured.

Sources

estrepublicain.fr · g5noticias.cl · ledauphine.com · spnoticias.com.ar