Casagiove (Caserta) – They attempted to steal a bicycle tied to a pole along Via Nazionale Appia, but their plan lasted only a few minutes. Two young men, a 19-year-old Moroccan and an 18-year-old Tunisian, both homeless and already known to law enforcement, were reported by the Carabinieri of the Casagiove Station. Casagiove for attempted aggravated theft.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 14, when the victim of the attempted theft noticed the two fiddling with the anti-theft chain on his bike and immediately alerted the military.
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The two boys, taken to the police station for questioning, were reported at liberty to the competent judicial authorities. The bicycle, which showed clear signs of tampering, was returned to its rightful owner. The Carabinieri's swift intervention prevented a theft that could have turned into a new episode of petty crime in the heart of Casagiove, confirming the constant attention of the police forces on the territory.
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It's incredible how many people try to steal bikes, but it's also true that law enforcement does a good job of stopping them. We hope this never happens again, but it's a worrying situation.