New smash-and-grab theft at a restaurant in Piazza Meli, Palermo
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A new smash-and-grab theft has occurred in the historic center of Palermo. This time a restaurant in Piazza Meli, behind Piazza San Domenico, was targeted: the thieves broke the glass entrance of Forno Santa Maria – a bakery and mixology establishment. The incident happened at night when a large stone was thrown and left in front of the restaurant. The thieves managed to enter the restaurant, ransack the place, and steal the cash register. The loot was meager, amounting to around one hundred euros. The Carabinieri responded to the alarm raised in Piazza Meli and began an investigation to identify the culprits, reviewing surveillance camera footage. This incident is the latest in a series of smash-and-grab thefts in the city, with recent targets including a bar near Teatro Massimo and a newsstand on Via Principe di Villafranca. Shop owner Giuseppe Priolo expressed frustration over the ongoing situation, stating that it is no longer tolerable for businesses to be constantly targeted by thieves.
A Palermo un nuovo furto con spaccata: nel mirino un ristorante in piazza Meli
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