For several weeks, French criminals, including minors, have been stealing cars from dealerships in German and French-speaking Switzerland. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The thefts sometimes result in dramatic car chases. Police are urging businesses and private individuals to exercise caution. The thieves "do not hesitate to take any risks and endanger road users and police forces when they intervene," David Guisolan, of the Vaud cantonal police, told Swiss public broadcaster RTS. He described the "determination" of these nationals from neighboring France, some of whom are minors. The thieves steal keys from luxury and premium car dealerships, particularly in German-speaking Switzerland, before fleeing through French-speaking Switzerland. On Saturday, June 28, two cars were chased by police on the highway. Stopped by a roadblock near Morges, their chase ended in a crash. The perpetrators are now in custody. Faced with this upsurge, police are ...
