A daring robbery hit Napoli footballer David Neres on September 1st. Three men were arrested by the Carabinieri of the Naples Investigative Unit, accused of stealing a watch worth 100,000 euros from the player while he was on board a minivan. This episode has raised concerns not only for the safety of the footballers, but also for the growing crime in the city.
According to the reconstructions provided by the investigators, Neres was returning from a match at the Maradona stadium against Parma. During the journey, the minivan was blocked in city traffic, thus offering an opportunity to the three suspects: Gianluca Cuomo (30 years old), Giuseppe Vitale (24 years old) and Giuseppe Vecchione (34 years old), all residents of the Lauro district of Fuorigrotta. The three men acted quickly. They smashed the rear window of the vehicle and, at gunpoint, forced Neres to hand over the watch.
The robbery was made possible by the victim’s vulnerability during a moment of immobility in traffic.
The investigations conducted by the Carabinieri benefited from several sources of evidence. Videos recorded by video surveillance systems provided key elements to reconstruct the dynamics of the event. In addition, wiretaps authorized in the context of another anti-Camorra investigation related to the Iadonisi clan revealed crucial information regarding the suspects. The Prosecutor’s Office charged the three arrested with the crime of aggravated robbery in competition, underlining the seriousness of the incident and the use of violence.
This episode highlights a broader issue regarding safety in Naples, especially for public figures such as footballers. The community is wondering what measures can be adopted to ensure greater safety and prevent similar events in the future. Local authorities are called upon to respond to this challenge, while citizens hope for a safer and more protective climate for everyone.
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