Maserati, Porsche In Police Chase Overnight Aug. 6

NEW CITY, NY — Two men escaped police in a Porsche Cayenne SUV just before dawn Tuesday after a police chase in New City during which they rammed a police car in a stolen Maserati.

The Clarkstown Police Department responded to multiple calls regarding high end vehicle larcenies and attempted larcenies in the New City area at about 3 a.m.

Officers found a dark colored Maserati sedan on Strawtown Road that matched the description of the suspect vehicle. The Maserati struck the police vehicle in an attempt to flee.

Two men got out and ran away — and were picked up by an waiting white Porsche Cayenne SUV, police said. Clarkstown police pursued the Porsche onto the northbound NYS Thruway, at which time the pursuit was ended.

The officer involved in the accident sustained minor injuries and was transported to Nyack Hospital for treatment.

The Maserati had been identified as stolen from New Jersey earlier in the night, police said.

Now police are investigating two stolen vehicles and the attempt of another vehicle from the New City area. There may be a connection to other stolen vehicles from the same area.

Police ask the public to please review any camera footage you have between the hours of 1 – 5 a.m. and contact the Clarkstown Police Department at (845)639-5800 if that video reveals anything suspicious.

These incidents again highlight the problem of car larcenies as a crime of opportunity, police said. The Clarkstown Police Department reminds homeowners to take the extra minute to remove valuables from your vehicles, remove keys or fobs from your vehicles and lock the vehicles' doors.

If you see something say something by calling 911 or you may also send an anonymous tip to the Police by using TIP411. Send a text message to 847411 (tip411), then type the keyword ROCKLANDCODA, add a space, type your tip info and hit send.