In Milan 14 young people under arrest are accused of robberies on public transport
A Tunisian and 13 Egyptians arrested, accused of eight robberies, theft by snatching and receiving stolen goods between August 2025 and June 2026
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- The Milan police arrested 14 young people, a 20-year-old Tunisian and 13 Egyptians between 19 and 25, accused of eight robberies on public transport between August 2025 and June 2026, as well as theft by snatching and receiving stolen goods.
- The victims were followed, surrounded and attacked with physical violence and pepper spray.
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Why It Matters
The investigative activity identified a specific modus operandi of the suspects, who acted on board regional trains and subways, in the stations or in the immediate vicinity, following and surrounding the victims, who were almost always alone, and resorting to physical violence and pepper spray.
In Milan the police arrested 14 young people on charges of having committed, between August 2025 and June 2026, eight robberies on public transport, two of which were in collusion, including with personal injuries to the victims who received 5 and 28 days of prognosis, as well as theft by snatching and receiving stolen goods.
The precautionary custody order in prison was issued against a 20-year-old Tunisian citizen and 13 Egyptians aged between 19 and 25. Furthermore, another young Tunisian aged 20 was notified of the precautionary measure requiring him to report to the judicial police.
The investigative activity led to the identification of a specific modus operandi on the part of the suspects, who used to commit the alleged crimes on board public transport, in particular on board the carriages of regional trains and subways, in the relevant stations or in the immediate vicinity, they attacked the victim, almost always alone, after following and surrounding him, resorting to the use of physical violence and pepper spray.
Gold necklaces and bracelets, a gold earring, cash, watches and payment cards were stolen from the victims, also with considerable violence, exploiting the strength of the pack.
Open Questions
- What are the names of the suspects?
- What is the total amount of the stolen goods?
- Have the victims filed a complaint?
- Have there been other similar incidents that have not yet been resolved?
