An episodic chase in western Thessaloniki led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man who was driving a stolen car and was suspected of stealing a bag from a parked car.

The chase began in Efkarpia when a 30-year-old man (citizen) ignored the police when they called him to stop for a check. When trying to escape, he developed speed, violating red signals, reaching the Meteora area, sequentially collided with I.Kh. car and a police patrol car, causing his car to stop.

According to EL.AS, a small package of marijuana and a bag seized earlier were found on him, while during the arrest he showed strong resistance, beating the police with his fists.