Naples: He tries to steal the wallet of an elderly lady, 57-year-old arrested

The phenomenon of pickpocketing is one of social plagues of the metropolis and the Carabinieri of the provincial command of Naples know it well. There are several anti-pickpocketing services in various parts of the city. Carabinieri in plain clothes blend in with passers-by, carefully observing every suspicious movement. We are in Pignasecca, one of the oldest streets in Naples, which has now become a fundamental crossroads for Neapolitan citizens and tourists from all over the world.

In the cobblestone street - lined with dozens and dozens of commercial activities including street food, street markets and small artisans in a mix of ancient and modern - thousands of people stroll busy with daily chores or living moments of carefreeness among an infinite number of choices.

In the crowd there are the carabinieri of the Naples center company waiting for the right moment to intervene. Among the passers-by there is also Luigi Pasca, 57 years old of the place already known to the police, he too waits. The time has come to act for the protagonists of the story. A 74-year-old woman walks by carrying her shopping bags. She is of a certain age and tired: all the requirements for an ideal victim.

A hand slips into the old woman's bag to take her wallet. It seems done but the 57-year-old is stopped and arrested by the carabinieri. The purse is returned to the woman. The arrested man is awaiting trial. He must answer for theft by dexterity.