Car theft suspect arrested after police chase

Police have arrested a 38 year old man suspected of stealing from several cars, following a car chase which ended in Marsa.

The Bormla police station was informed at 00:45am last night that a person was allegedly attempting to rob items from a number of cars which were parked in the Fuq Fortini area car park.

The suspect, having realised that he might have been noticed, left the scene, but was spotted by police driving a car towards Birgu.

Police attempted to stop the suspect’s car, but he ignored them and fled at high speed.

The Rapid Intervention Unit was called in to assist, as the police gave chase and finally apprehended the suspect in Marsa.

A search of his car uncovered a number of tools, drug-related paraphernalia and other objects including a sharp pointed weapon.

The man was taken to police headquarter, but was later taken to the health centre in Floriana after complaining he was in pain.

Police investigations are ongoing.