Investigations are underway on “Rubolino”, as the man with the Mickey Mouse mask who terrorizes passers-by on via Toledo in Naples has been nicknamed. According to the Green Party MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli, Rubolino would carry out real extortion and would walk around armed with a knife.
If reports on social media increase about Mickey Mouse terrorizing via Toledo, there would be no complaints from citizens, even though the State Police is carrying out checks on the matter. From the stories and videos on social media, it seems that Rubolino is lurking in front of the shop windows on via Toledo, acting for some years in the busiest street in Naples.
He attracts the attention of children, prompting their parents to ask him for a photo. The shot, however, has a cost, the man dressed up as Mickey Mouse, as many have reported, would ask for not too small sums of money in exchange and to those who refuse he would threateningly show a small knife. In short, a version of the famous Walt Disney mouse that looks more like a horror movie. After the complaint of the Green-Left alliance deputy Francesco Emilio Borrelli, which continues to receive numerous reports from citizens and tourists regarding the alleged threats and extortion threats of the armed Mickey Mouse, the police have started investigations.
Meanwhile, comments and videos accusing those who hide behind the Disney character mask are increasing on the web. "It is important to discover the truth as soon as possible - says Borrelli - because if what is reported were to be true then it would be very serious and dangerous episodes could happen on those days and at those times during which via Toledo is less crowded. If he is really a criminal he must be stopped. There are many reports and they are increasing even if I have already been to the place twice and I have not managed to meet him. Without confirmation, no one can be accused but checks are mandatory".
Article published on March 18, 2025 - 20pm
