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A 39-year-old Cuban, with a criminal record and illegal status in Italy, was arrested in the city of Milan, accused of being an accomplice in the robbery of a German tourist on Saturday morning.
The robbery was reported just before noon, when an individual approached a 43-year-old tourist, who was having breakfast on the terrace of a café in Piazza De Lellis, near the Central Station, snatched their bag, and fled running, as reported by Milano Today.
The German citizen chased the thief and saw him get into a Fiat 500, whose driver was waiting for him with the engine running.
In an attempt to prevent the escape, the tourist grabbed hold of the right door handle, but the car took off and dragged him down the street for several meters. As a result, he suffered abrasions and had to be treated in the emergency room of the Fatebenefratelli hospital, reported the news portal Unita.tv.
Meanwhile, a driver from a car rental service who witnessed the scene decided to follow the Fiat. On Via Vittorio Veneto, he encountered a patrol from the Garibaldi Venezia police station and alerted the officers about the car the thieves were fleeing in.
The officers intercepted the car, but onboard they only found the Cuban, who was arrested for conspiracy to commit theft. The perpetrator of the crime fled on foot towards the Bastioni gardens and is being sought by the police, according to press reports.
The stolen bag was in the vehicle, and the authorities returned it to its owner.
In recent years, reports of Cuban arrests in Italy involved in criminal activities have become frequent, such as theft, drug trafficking, and murders.
Weeks ago, a 22-year-old young man of Cuban origin and naturalized Italian was arrested in the province of Mantua, along with an accomplice, for possessing more than 24 kilograms of hashish intended for trafficking. During the police operation, 31,490 euros in cash were also seized.
Another Cuban, 27 years old, was arrested on the outskirts of Milan accused of attempted murder, after being identified as the perpetrator of the stabbing of a 13-year-old Egyptian boy in broad daylight, during an alleged drug transaction. The minor died days after the attack.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuban Criminality in Italy
Why was the Cuban arrested in Milan?
The Cuban was arrested for complicity in a robbery of a German tourist in Milan, Italy. The incident occurred when a thief snatched the bag from the tourist and fled in a Fiat 500 driven by the Cuban, who was intercepted by the police shortly thereafter.
Is the involvement of Cubans in crimes common in Italy?
Yes, in recent years there has been an increase in reports of Cubans involved in criminal activities in Italy, including theft, drug trafficking, and murder. Recent cases include arrests for drug possession and violent robberies.
What happened to the German tourist who was the victim of the theft?
The German tourist suffered abrasions after being dragged along the street while attempting to stop the thief's escape. He was treated in the emergency department of the Fatebenefratelli hospital. Fortunately, the stolen bag was recovered and returned by the police.
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