A 13-year-old boy stole a Suzuki on Wednesday in Ascherbachweg in Dachau and took it on a joyride.
Dachau - According to the Dachau police, the car was not locked and the ignition key was in the vehicle.
However, the journey of the young man from Munich ended not far from the garden fence in Wilhelm-Neuhäuser-Strasse.
Residents heard a loud bang and saw the young driver run away. Rescue workers from PI Dachau, the Dachau riot police and a dog handler looked for the car thief - and caught him. Further crimes came to light during the identification process. Despite his age, the 13-year-old illegally carried a one-hand knife and some anesthetic with him. He was then handed over to his mother. During the tour he caused damage of around 5500 euros.
The Dachau police have started the investigation, among other things because of the suspicion of theft and the unauthorized removal from the scene of the accident.
At the age of 13, however, according to the law, the boy is not of legal age.
The police are also investigating whether the boy is responsible for two more jaunts with stolen cars at the end of September (we reported).
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