Tourist Detains 14-Year-Old Bag Thief in Venice

An incident occurred in Venice when an American tourist caught a minor attempting to steal her bag. The event took place in the Santa Maria del Giglio area.

The tourist reacted immediately, holding the 14-year-old by the hair. According to local media, the woman saw the minor putting her wallet, which contained money and her passport, into her bag.

Before the police arrived, the 14-year-old tried to escape, hitting the tourist in the head with her mobile phone, causing her to bleed. The two minors were arrested and released with restrictions.

The video of the tourist's reaction went viral on social networks. Authorities in Venice are expressing concerns about the recruitment of children by gangs for theft.

The mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro, is calling for changes to the legal framework to address crime.