The beating heart of Cattolica, Piazza Mercato, was the scene of an attempted robbery gone wrong yesterday evening.
A man, his face hidden by a balaclava, burst into the local pharmacy brandishing a gun, which later turned out to be a harmless toy. With a trembling but determined voice, he ordered the pharmacist to open the register.
Terrified, the woman obeyed, handing over to the criminal the little cash in the cash register.
But the robber had not counted on the reaction of the pharmacy owner, a man of few words but unexpected courage.
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With a feline leap, he pounced on the man, managing to disarm and immobilize him with the help of a courageous bartender from the bar across the street. In a matter of moments, the situation degenerated from drama to farce: the robber, his balaclava slipping to the side, fell to the ground, helpless before the astonished gaze of those onlookers.
The Carabinieri responded to the scene and arrested the man, a 51-year-old from Torre del Greco with a criminal record. His escape attempt was unsuccessful: the robber was taken to the police station and, after the usual formalities, transferred to prison.
The news spread quickly in the city, causing a wave of relief and admiration for the courage of the citizens who helped to thwart the Pharmacy robberyThe episode, though it ended on a positive note, left a mark on the community, reminding us of the importance of solidarity and responding to crime.
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