Three robbers caught after dangerous motorway chase

Three people who had escaped after taking fuel from a truck parked in Monóvar’s El Pastoret Industrial Estate have been taken into custody by Elda Local Police following a protracted pursuit on the highway.

After receiving a report regarding the theft of diesel from a truck parked in the El Pastoret industrial estate, the Monóvar Local Police called Elda police officers at around 00:30 yesterday, Thursday 6th March, to request help.

Minutes later, the suspect car from the incident was found at the Campo Alto Industrial Estate. The Elda Local Police patrols that were on duty at the time went ahead and identified the car’s occupants. But after striking the policemen, they ran away and turned onto the A-31 motorway, which leads to Alicante.

The driver of the vehicle put other drivers and the officers in grave danger throughout the pursuit by driving carelessly both in the town and on the highway. Following a pursuit in which the National Police from Elda and local police officers from Novelda and Elche joined in, the three occupants were ultimately taken into custody close to Monforte.

During their getaway, the suspects, who are accused of stealing fuel, assaulting police, and reckless driving, attempted to smash multiple police vehicles once more. Several diesel canisters and robbery tools were discovered in the car’s trunk following their apprehension.

During the operation, three Elda Local Police officers suffered injuries. The offenders were apprehended and the stolen material was recovered as a result of their prompt action and cooperation with the other police agencies. To ascertain whether the inmates may be connected to other comparable crimes in the region, investigations are still under progress.