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Car thieves engage in firefight with police at Calderon Guardia Hospital

August 7th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) A group of car thieves caused a scare at the Calderon Guardia Hospital yesterday.

 

The suspects allegedly stole a vehicle in the vicinity of Barrio Escalante.  Later, realizing that a police vehicle was following them, the suspects began to exchange gunfire with the pursuing officers.

 

The chase ended at the old emergency room entrance of the Calderon Guardia Hospital, where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.

 

The suspects were arrested minutes later.  Officers seized a firearm and suspected stolen property.

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  • winkdarren

    … and the judge lets him go with a warning!

    • disgusted

      It does not surprise me if the judge let them go. However you know that for a fact?? Illegal weapons, firing at the police, endangering the public and grand theft auto Humm !other countries would lock up theses guys for 20 yrs. Here 6 hours at the police station? Wake up Costarricenses and Diputados.. More prison less stadiums a good thing.

  • turbooperator

    These thieves were also a group of home robbers who made the mistake of robbing the home of diputada libertaria Patricia Pérez. They were caught by an operation of 25 OIJ agents and 15 members of the Fuerza Publica. Could not confirm whether or not they were released

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