Arrested for Attempting to Snatch Girl in Bergamo 👮‍♂️

Published on February 15, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

A 37-year-old man, homeless and with no prior record, was arrested by state police in Bergamo. The incident occurred in front of an Esselunga supermarket on Corridoni Street, where he tried to snatch an 18-month-old girl from her mother's arms. The mother managed to hold onto the child with the help of the father and store employees, who restrained the attacker until the police arrived.

A man tries to snatch a girl from her mother's arms in front of a supermarket. The father and employees restrain him on the sidewalk until the police arrive.

Video Surveillance as the Core of Forensic Reconstruction 📹

The images from the store's security cameras were crucial in precisely reconstructing the sequence of events. This graphic material allows law enforcement and the prosecutor's office to establish the chronology, the intentionality of the acts, and the dynamics of the aggression. In cases like this, video surveillance technology is integrated into the evidentiary process, providing an objective record that complements testimonies and facilitates investigative work.

Criminal Planning: From Metro Escape to Express Arrest 🚨

His evasion strategy after the struggle must have been as elaborate as his initial plan. It surely contemplated a quick getaway, perhaps blending into the crowd or using public transport. However, his plan collided with an unforeseen event: the resistance of the parents and the swift intervention of civilians. His journey ended up being much more direct than planned, with a fixed destination and no stops: the police station and then jail, awaiting a judge to validate his one-way ticket.