He tries to steal a car in a parking lot Pomigliano d'Arco, but ends up in handcuffs after a chase and a fight with Municipal Police officers. It happened on the night between Monday and Tuesday, when the city police, stationed in plainclothes after numerous reports from residents, caught a 36-year-old man from Casalnuovo di Napoli in the act, already known to the police and under surveillance.
The man, caught while trying to force open a car door, attempted to flee and resisted, sparking a brief scuffle during which several officers were injured.
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Residents of the area, leaning out from their balconies, witnessed the scene and applauded the officers who had been monitoring the area for days, which had become the scene of repeated robberies. The raid was coordinated by Lieutenant Giacomo Tranchese, who had set up a targeted patrol using unmarked cars.
During the operation, several burglary tools were seized, while the Municipal Police are now tracking the 36-year-old's accomplice, who fled in a black minivan captured on video surveillance cameras. Investigations are continuing to uncover the theft ring that has alarmed residents of the area in recent weeks. Pomigliano.
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The article talks about an attempted carjacking and the police's response, but it's unclear exactly how it happened. It seems strange that there were any injuries; I hope the officers are okay. It's also interesting to know that there are many reports from residents.