Police officer injured during theft of recovered vehicle in Glyfada

An unidentified individual injured a police officer on November 2, 2026, while attempting to steal a vehicle parked outside the Glyfada police station. The car, a Renault, had been previously reported stolen on May 15, 2026, in Kolonos and was recovered by patrol officers in Glyfada on November 1 before being towed to the station for processing.

Around 3:30 a.m., the suspect approached the vehicle on foot and managed to unlock and start it using a key. When the duty officer attempted to block the car's path to prevent the theft, the driver proceeded to drive forward, causing minor injuries to the officer's right leg. The injured officer was subsequently transported by an EKAB ambulance to the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens for treatment.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident to identify the suspect, who managed to flee the scene. The recovery of the vehicle had been part of a standard police procedure to return the property to its rightful owner before the second unauthorized attempt occurred.