A 31-year-old Cuban citizen was arrested by the police in Rome, Italy, accused of aggravated robbery after a criminal act that took place in the subway, specifically the Manzoni station.
According to a statement from the Rome Police Headquarters, spread by the local press, the arrest occurred when three men approached a passenger while waiting for the arrival of a train.
Taking advantage of the confusion, one of the attackers stole the victim’s mobile phone and, upon noticing the police presence, tried to get rid of the stolen object by throwing it onto the train tracks.
However, a German witness, who had been the victim of another robbery on the same platform, recognized the detained man as the person responsible for stealing his wallet.
During the personal search, the agents found the bills that belonged to the stolen wallet, which evidenced the detainee’s connection to both crimes.
The Police Headquarters stressed that, despite the arrest, the Cuban suspect should be considered innocent until proven guilty in court.
In an environment where robberies have increased in the Rome metro, this police action seeks to restore confidence in the safety of public transport users.
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Pickpockets usually operate in groups, taking advantage of moments of crowding to commit their misdeeds, which represents a constant challenge for the police.
On the other hand, it should be noted that this is not the first time that a Cuban has been detained in Italy for similar crimes. In fact, in recent times, the situation has become recurrent, generating repudiation not only from local citizens, but also from those countrymen who travel to the Old Continent in search of a better life.
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