Polish police arrested a 25‑year‑old in Marki after a stakeout on the S8 motorway recovered a Toyota Corolla that had vanished from German streets a few days earlier.
Police Set Stakeout on S8
Wołomin Crime Unit received information that a Toyota Corolla stolen from German streets two days earlier would traverse the Wołomin county. They planned a stakeout and successfully executed it on the S8 motorway in Marki, where the 25‑year‑old suspect was arrested.
Toyota Corolla Recovered
Police recovered the vehicle during the operation, noting that the suspect had a forged license plate in his possession. The car was the same model that had been stolen from Germany a few days earlier.
Suspect’s Criminal History
The man had an extensive criminal record and had previously been sought under an indictment by the Wołomin District Court to serve a prison sentence. He also had a history of other offenses.
Charges and Potential Sentence
He was charged with theft of a vehicle with burglary and use of a counterfeit license plate. Prosecutors imposed police supervision, and he now faces up to ten years in prison.
