By Dimsumdaily Hong Kong - 10:42AM Tue July 8, 2025
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8th July 2025 – (Pisa) A Chinese tour group faced a theft incident in Italy after being away for only 20 minutes, resulting in the complete robbery of all their belongings. Fortunately, the tour guide had secured everyone’s passports, ensuring no disruption to their return journey.
The group’s ordeal unfolded during a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where they disembarked for a meal. Upon returning to their vehicle after lunch, they were dismayed to find that all their luggage had been stolen. Each individual suffered varying losses, particularly due to recent shopping activities during their trip.
In a heart-wrenching account, one member lamented the loss of a newly purchased Rolex watch intended for their son, which was discarded without a single day’s wear upon arrival in Italy, leading to considerable distress. The passports, collected by the guide, proved instrumental in preventing travel delays.
Despite providing authorities with the suspect’s location and CCTV footage, the Italian police reportedly only recorded statements without further action. The travel agency advised the group to return home first to assess their losses before addressing the incident. Amid suspicions about the thieves and the lack of police response, a tourist from the group shared their cautious preparations, including investing in anti-theft bags and heeding the guide’s warnings about prevalent theft in the area.
The incident occurred on an unusually hot day in Italy, adding to the fatigue of the morning’s exploration. Reluctant to carry their belongings downstairs due to the proximity of the vehicle to the hotel entrance and surveillance, the group’s vulnerability was exploited within a brief 20-minute timeframe, underscoring the audacity of the thieves.
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8th July 2025 – (Pisa) A Chinese tour group faced a theft incident in Italy after being away for only 20 minutes, resulting in the complete robbery of all their belongings. Fortunately, the tour guide had secured everyone’s passports, ensuring no disruption to their return journey.
The group’s ordeal unfolded during a visit to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, where they disembarked for a meal. Upon returning to their vehicle after lunch, they were dismayed to find that all their luggage had been stolen. Each individual suffered varying losses, particularly due to recent shopping activities during their trip.
In a heart-wrenching account, one member lamented the loss of a newly purchased Rolex watch intended for their son, which was discarded without a single day’s wear upon arrival in Italy, leading to considerable distress. The passports, collected by the guide, proved instrumental in preventing travel delays.
Despite providing authorities with the suspect’s location and CCTV footage, the Italian police reportedly only recorded statements without further action. The travel agency advised the group to return home first to assess their losses before addressing the incident. Amid suspicions about the thieves and the lack of police response, a tourist from the group shared their cautious preparations, including investing in anti-theft bags and heeding the guide’s warnings about prevalent theft in the area.
The incident occurred on an unusually hot day in Italy, adding to the fatigue of the morning’s exploration. Reluctant to carry their belongings downstairs due to the proximity of the vehicle to the hotel entrance and surveillance, the group’s vulnerability was exploited within a brief 20-minute timeframe, underscoring the audacity of the thieves.
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