Naples: 29-year-old arrested for attempting to steal an electric bike from Gianturco

He attempted to steal an electric bicycle in Gianturco, but was caught by officers and arrested. It happened overnight in Naples, where the State Police arrested a 29-year-old man with a criminal record, including specific convictions, on suspicion of aggravated theft and resisting a public officer.

The operation was triggered by a report to the Operations Room of the Vicaria-Mercato Police Station, which was conducting a territorial patrol. Officers responded to Via Santa Maria di Costantinopoli alle Mosche, where a theft in progress had been reported.

Once on scene, officers noticed the 29-year-old fiddling with an e-bike. Upon seeing the patrol, the man attempted to quickly run away, but was caught and apprehended by officers after a chase.

Next to the bicycle, officers found a screwdriver and wire cutters. Investigations also revealed that the chain securing the bike had been damaged.

Based on the evidence gathered, the 29-year-old was arrested and the e-bike was returned to its rightful owner.