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Police Track Down Man Who Fled €754 Fare After 270-Kilometer Taxi Ride From Munich

Dashcam images led officers to the 21-year-old at his parents’ home, and he now faces a fraud complaint and civil claims.

Overview

  • The passenger took a taxi from the Allianz Arena to Weitramsdorf/Tambach in Upper Franconia and ran off at the destination instead of paying €754.
  • Police say the man had no money and appeared to be under the influence of drugs, and he reportedly refused a blood test.
  • Officers used footage from the taxi’s dashcam to print a photo and identified the suspect through door-to-door inquiries.
  • The taxi operator plans to pursue the unpaid fare through civil proceedings as a criminal investigation for alleged fraud moves forward.
  • The company says it will equip its fleet with dashcams following the incident.