Police say four cars were stolen overnight in northern Luxembourg, with a suspect on the run in the Cruchten area on Friday.

On Thursday night, four cases of car theft were reported to police in northern Luxembourg. Officers performing a search of the area followed a suspicious vehicle off-road to a field in Cruchten, at which point the driver jumped out of the car and fled into a nearby woodland.

On Friday afternoon, officers conducted an unsuccessful search for the suspect, and warned motorists in the area to not offer lifts to any hitchhikers.

Police are now seeking a yellow Renault Clio RS in connection to the thefts. Anyone with information should contact the police via email at spj.rgb@police.etat.lu.