Ghent (The Brussels Morning newspaper): In Ghent, a postal van was stolen but quickly recovered by the vehicle’s tracking system and a coordinated police response involving ground units and aerial support, leading to the thief’s arrest.
On 2nd September in Ghent, a man took a postal delivery van while the driver was away for a moment. As soon as the van was reported stolen, police and postal workers acted quickly. Mathieu Goedefroy, a spokesperson for the postal service, mentioned that all their vans have a tracking system. This system helped find the stolen van quickly, allowing police to see its location almost immediately and respond fast, which helped keep the delivery schedule on track. By the tracking technology, the stolen van was found quickly, no one got hurt and not much mail was lost.
What happened during the postal van theft chase in Ghent?
After the postal van was stolen in Ghent, the local police and officers from nearby areas quickly started chasing it. The situation became serious and involved a lot of resources, including a police helicopter and a drone to track the van from the air. This coordinated effort was confirmed by the East Flanders public prosecutor’s office, showing how urgent and important the situation was.
It has been said that the stolen van drove several kilometers with the thief driving dangerously, creating a tense situation. Despite a quick police response, the van eventually stopped in Maldegem, far from where it was taken. The thief then tried to run away on foot, but the combined efforts of police on the ground and aerial support from a helicopter and drone made it difficult for him to escape. After a brief chase, the police caught and arrested him. The man is now in police custody and will see a judge later. This judge will decide what legal actions to take, including possible charges for theft, endangerment, and other crimes he committed during the chase. It has been said that this successful operation shows how well the police worked together quickly and used technology to handle dangerous situations.
“The van was not damaged. Now, we will check if everything inside is still there. If we find that some items are missing or broken, we will figure out how to help those affected,” Goedefroy said.
