Shop owner in Palermo’s historic center: “It’s the fourth robbery in a month”

Last Updated: December 11, 2023

The Gran Café Torino in the historic center of Palermo has been targeted by thieves for the fourth time in a month. This time, the thieves forced their way in and took the cash register, but luckily there was no money inside. The owner, Maria Teresa Macchiarella, expressed frustration at the frequent break-ins and called for more control over the area. The restaurant has been repeatedly targeted, with thieves previously stealing computers and cellphones. The repeated thefts have been costly for the business, with the owner having to make significant repairs each time. She hopes for more support from the authorities to prevent further incidents.