Luxury Car Stolen During Test Drive in Lohja, Finland; Police Seek Public's Help
Translated from Finnish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A Mercedes-Benz convertible worth over 20,000 euros was stolen during a test drive in Lohja, Finland.
- The potential buyer took the car for a test drive and did not return it, despite the seller's attempts to contact them.
- Police are investigating the incident as aggravated theft and are seeking public assistance with any information.
A private seller in Lohja, Finland, fell victim to a sophisticated theft when a potential buyer absconded with a Mercedes-Benz convertible during a test drive on Tuesday evening. The car, valued at over 20,000 euros, was taken by an individual who expressed interest in purchasing it.
After the test drive, the individual failed to return the vehicle. Subsequent attempts by the seller to contact the prospective buyer were unsuccessful, leading to the realization that the car had been stolen. The police have classified the incident as aggravated theft due to the high value of the vehicle.
The stolen vehicle is described as a white coupe-model Mercedes-Benz with a red roof and red leather interior. Authorities have not yet released information regarding the identity of the suspect or the motive behind the non-return of the car. The current whereabouts of the vehicle remain unknown.
The Lรคnsi-Uusimaa police are appealing to the public for any information or sightings related to the stolen car. Tips can be submitted via email to vihjeet.lansi-uusimaa@poliisi.fi or by calling the tip line at 0295 438 488.
Originally published by Helsingin Sanomat in Finnish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.