One of the thieves used an iron bar to break the chains securing the bicycles, while his accomplice pulled hard on the handlebars to exert force in the opposite direction. After several tense seconds, they succeeded in their efforts. Each one got on a bicycle and attempted to flee the scene, hoping to make a swift getaway with their ill-gotten gains.
A young African man, who happened to be in the area, was the only bystander to take action. He courageously latched onto one of the thieves, preventing him from escaping with the bike. Meanwhile, several onlookers called the police, and others recorded the incident on their mobile phones. Despite this valiant effort, one of the offenders managed to escape with one of the bicycles, while the other fled empty-handed.
The incident, captured on video, highlights the audacity of the thieves who showed no concern for the presence of witnesses or the potential for being recorded. The footage can be seen above. The recording starkly illustrates the sense of impunity with which the criminals operated, seemingly indifferent to the possibility of being identified.
This brazen theft underscores the need for increased vigilance and security measures, especially in tourist areas. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of community intervention and the role that quick-thinking individuals and bystanders can play in thwarting criminal activities. The incident has sparked discussions about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement in preventing such bold crimes.
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Just TogetpublishedIt's a good question and the answer is they are there! But they seem to be instructed not to intervene in incidents on the streets. Maybe the authorities don't want to scare the tourists or there's another reason but I see bad things happening in the centre and the police turning a blind eye. Strange.
And the police are where exactly, this is the main square in Palma.
Here we go. It happens every day in major capital cities and now it's taking place in Palma. Immigrants with no means of support other than selling fake goods, stealing and preying on visitors have no fear of the law since it's soft and powerless towards them. The numbers of vendors in Palma of replica handbags, bags, caps and football shirts is off the scale. They roam in packs, throw down laden sheets and display their goods anywhere they want. The police make an appearance and herd them away like sheepdogs moving them from one place in Palma to another. A game the immigrants know well. There are no arrests, no seizure of goods. Naples, once the proclaimed most beautiful of cities, has gone to seed with these immigrant vendors positioned on every city street corner. Tourists are intimidated and warned by guides not to enter the many no-go areas. Palma is heading to just such a situation and strong lasting measures need to be taken now before the immigrants outnumber the tourists. This is no joke.