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Dramatic Chase in Athens: 16-Year-Old Arrested with Stolen Motorcycle

Published February 12, 2026, 09:40

A 16-year-old was arrested in central Athens after a dramatic chase involving a stolen motorcycle. The chase began when police officers tried to stop the minor, who was not wearing a helmet and riding a motorcycle without license plates. The 16-year-old did not stop for the check and tried to escape, resulting in a collision with a police motorcycle. The motorcycle driven by the minor had been reported stolen on February 8th. The police officer involved in the chase was slightly injured and taken to hospital.