Avellino – A series of “rampant” thefts in supermarkets in the area has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old couple, residents in the province of CasertaThe two, surprised by the Carabinieri in Mirabella Eclano, in the province of Avellino, were stopped after having carried out a robbery in a supermarket and while they were trying to repeat the action in another commercial activity.
The couple attempted to flee separately: the man, already known to the police for similar precedents, tried to reach the car parked nearby, while the woman attempted to walk away. The timely intervention of the military prevented them from carrying out their plan.
During the search of the vehicle, the carabinieri found a huge amount of stolen goods from various supermarkets, with an estimated value of several thousand euros.
The man was arrested on charges of aggravated theft and resisting a public official, while the woman was reported at large for theft. The operation put an end to a series of raids that had long worried businesses in the area. Investigations are now underway to ascertain any connections with other thefts in the area.
Article published on March 4, 2025 - 14pm
And it is a very strange fact these thefts in supermarkets, it seems that there is a big problem in the security of the area. I hope that the authorities can find a solution to prevent other similar thefts in the future.