A new wave of thefts has occurred on the public beach of Mappatella Beach, on the Naples seafront, where in the last 24 hours, four young tourists were robbed in broad daylight, even during an official event.
An alarming signal that once again shines the spotlight on safety in one of the city's busiest beach areas.
Thefts during the inauguration of the volleyball court
On Monday afternoon, while the new volleyball court built by the Maga and 100×100 Naples associations was being presented, two Venetian girls were robbed of their wallets, documents, and clothes.
The two young women, clearly in a state of shock, were rescued by MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli (Green-Left Alliance), who was present in the area for an inspection, and subsequently handed over to the Carabinieri who intervened to assist them and file a report.
Two more cases on Tuesday morning
Less than 24 hours later, on Tuesday morning, the beach was once again targeted by thieves. The victims were two young women, one from Calabria and one from Ischia. They were also robbed of everything, including essential eyeglasses for one of them.
The police intervened on the scene, while Borrelli offered support to the young women, personally paying for their return ticket to the island.
Borrelli's warning: "We need a tough line against criminals and squatters."
"These are serious incidents, confirming a worrying escalation in thefts, muggings, and robberies, especially targeting tourists and defenseless individuals," said Borrelli, who has been monitoring the situation along the seafront for some time. "Mappatella Beach has transformed thanks to the work of the Municipality, volunteers, and associations, but at times its old, run-down image is forcefully resurfacing."
The MP reiterated his commitment to conducting almost daily inspections to combat phenomena such as illegal logging, bivouacs, and irregular sales, but emphasized that this is not enough: "Despite constant appeals, the situation remains critical."
The request: more officers, more cameras, more security
Borrelli finally appeals to the authorities: "Those who come to Naples to enjoy the sea and the city cannot end up without documents and with nothing in their pockets. We need more controls, more officers, more cameras. But above all, we need a clear line: zero tolerance for thieves and criminals. We can no longer allow incivility to ruin the image of our city."
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