Naples – A lively evening in the heart of Napoli, precisely a via Filangieri, one of the most elegant streets in the Chia district.
An 18-year-old, Salvatore Topo, a resident of the Spanish Quarter, was stopped while trying to steal a scooter parked outside the “Gucci” jewelry store.He was stopped by two security guards from the motorcycle patrol of the Prestige Security Institute on duty in the area, who, noticing the suspicious maneuvers of the boy with his face covered by a semi-full-face helmet, immediately intervened.
The incident occurred around 19,30:XNUMX pm this evening. The guards promptly managed to stop the criminal before he could complete the theft.
The officers of the Chiaia Operations Unit of the municipal police, coordinated by Major Bruno Capuano, then arrived on site. The young man was arrested and transferred to the offices for the necessary investigations.
As per the procedure, the Prosecutor's Office has been informed, and now we await the decision of the prosecutor on duty on the next actions to be taken.
The episode brought attention to the phenomenon of scooter thefts, unfortunately frequent in the city center, and highlighted the importance of collaboration between private security and law enforcement.
Applause came from the President of the National Association of Private Security Guards, Dr. Giuseppe Alviti, who underlined how essential the contribution of security guards is in a context of subsidiary and complementary security for the benefit of the community.
Article published on 22 February 2025 - 22:03
This article is about a theft but it seems that the young man was stopped in time. The guards did a great job but scooter thefts are a serious problem, I hope the situation improves in the near future.