A bizarre attempted carjacking unfolded in Élancourt, France, on the evening of December 23 to 24, when a resident called police to report a harrowing scene. The couple’s Toyota RAV 4, parked in an underground garage, had triggered its alarm, drawing them into a violent confrontation.
The couple descended to the garage and were immediately confronted by individuals in a Renault Clio. As the Toyota’s owner approached the parking lot ramp, the driver of the Clio violently struck her, sending her several meters away.
Police arrived minutes later, narrowly avoiding a collision as the suspects attempted to ram their vehicle. Officers from the anti-crime brigade deployed a stop stick—a device designed to puncture tires—in an effort to halt the fleeing criminals, according to a police source.
22-Year-Old Suspect in Custody After Violent Attempted Carjacking
Despite the stop stick, the Clio continued towards Trappes, where its occupants abandoned the vehicle near Square Henri-Wallon. A suspect matching the couple’s description was apprehended by police officers with the dog brigade.
The 22-year-old man, a resident of Guyancourt, was presented to the Versailles public prosecutor’s office and subsequently indicted for attempted murder, attempted theft, refusal to comply with law enforcement, and willful violence against a person in authority. He was placed in temporary detention on December 25, and the investigation has been assigned to the Élancourt police station.
Forensic specialists meticulously examined the underground car park for evidence. The Toyota RAV 4’s owner was hospitalized with leg injuries sustained during the attempted theft.
