Desenzano Garda: Car Chase and Religious Artifact Theft Uncovered

A 55-year-old German citizen was involved in a high-speed chase in Desenzano del Garda after stealing a car and causing multiple traffic accidents. The suspect ignored police orders in via Brescia, leading to a reckless escape that ended in via Verona, where he was apprehended by police.

During a search, authorities found a wooden crucifix stolen earlier from the Madonna della Scoperta Sanctuary in Lonato del Garda. The man, already known to authorities, faces charges of theft, receiving stolen goods, resisting law enforcement, and driving without a license. The police chief has issued a two-year ban from returning to the area, with potential legal penalties for violations.
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