March 8, 06:53, Summary of the night, Västerbotten County

Since midnight, three people in Skellefteå and six people in Umeå have been taken into custody according to the LOB, the law on the apprehension of intoxicated persons.

01:17 Theft of a vehicle etc., Umeå
The police are contacted regarding a man who is said to have taken a taxi and driven away with it. The police go to the scene and find the man. He is suspected of theft of a vehicle, gross drunk driving, and minor fraud.

The man, with companions, is said to have initially refused to pay for the taxi ride and then is said to have taken the taxi and driven away from the scene in an intoxicated state. The man, who is in his 35-year age range, is arrested. After questioning, the prosecutor will decide whether he should be detained or released on bail.