by the police
Bist du da wirklich von der Polizei gejagt worden?
Were you really chased by the police there?
— Weathering with You - Das Mädchen, das die Sonne berührte (2019)
Tom und Maria hatten Angst, von der Polizei erwischt zu werden.
Tom and Maria were afraid of being caught by the police.
Tom und Maria haben Angst, von der Polizei verhaftet zu werden.
Tom and Maria are afraid of being arrested by the police.
Einmal hier von der Polizei und einmal vom Untersuchungsrichter.
Once here from the police and once from the investigating judge.
— Anatomie eines Falls (2023)
Tom ist bereits von der Polizei verhört worden.
Tom has already been questioned by the police.
Are you from the police?