Dramatic Police Chase in Bolków Ends with Thief Apprehended

Bolków Police Chase Ends in River: Thief Escapes After Officer Injured A dramatic police chase unfolded in Bolków, Poland, on June 6th, 2025, near a Biedronka supermarket. Police attempted to apprehend a car thief who had stolen a Lexus. Eyewitnesses reported seeing officers repeatedly spray the suspect with pepper spray and attempt to break the car's windows. "They were shouting at him, trying to get him out," said one witness who preferred to remain anonymous. "It was intense." The situation escalated when, according to police reports, one officer was injured by a ricocheting bullet. Despite the chaos, the suspect managed to flee the scene. He was later apprehended several hundred meters away after crashing into a river. The incident highlights the risks faced by law enforcement officers during high-stakes arrests. The quick thinking and eventual capture of the suspect, however, is a testament to the professionalism of the Bolków police force.