Moments of fear yesterday in the commercial heart of Reggio Calabria. In broad daylight, inside a clothing store in the central Corso Garibaldi, a man – who according to what the authorities reported was of foreign origin – attempted to take possession of various garments and various articles, hiding them under his jacket, which was also stolen.
The anomalous behavior did not escape the notice of the store staff, who followed the man’s movements until surprising him with the hidden goods. Once discovered, the alleged thief tried to flee, pushing the store manager and some employees who intervened to stop him. Excited moments followed, with the man trying to disappear among the crowd on the street.
Precisely at those moments, a patrol from the Radiomobile Section of the Carabinieri Company of Reggio Calabria arrived on site, alerted shortly before via the single number 112. The soldiers intercepted the man as he was trying to leave, managing to stop him and recover the entire stolen goods, which were then returned to the owners of the business. The timely intervention of the police prevented the theft from taking place and restored tranquility among those present.