Alison Santos wakes to thieves as Napoli mayor vows tighter security
Napoli striker Alison Santos was jolted awake on Sunday 25 when thieves broke into his house in Giugliano, Campania. The Brazilian forward discovered the intruders as they fled in his car, having stolen a Rolex watch and a necklace. No one was injured in the incident.
Home invasion in Giugliano
The burglary took place in the morning, with the athlete inside the property when he confronted the criminals. Police reports confirm the thieves made off with the luxury watch and the jewellery piece before escaping in Santos’ vehicle. The stolen items were identified as a Rolex watch and a necklace.
The intrusion occurred while he was still in bed, according to his own account.
Carabinieri later intercepted the stolen car in the nearby town of Villaricca, recovering it without further incident. Authorities confirmed that the perpetrators remain at large. The recovery was announced by the Carabinieri in Villaricca, confirming the vehicle's location.
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Mayor's security crackdown
In response, Nápoles mayor Gaetano Manfredi ordered a significant reinforcement of surveillance across the province. The plan targets residential districts and the main arteries linking the northern part of the metropolitan area, aiming to curb property crime and restore public confidence. Manfredi highlighted that the measures would be deployed without delay to reassure residents.
Santos, currently sidelined through injury, missed training sessions and watched Napoli’s Serie A clash with Roma from the stands yesterday. The match ended in a 3‑3 draw, leaving the striker to observe his team’s performance from the sidelines. Santos' injury has kept him out of training sessions this week.
The incident highlights a stark contrast between a personal violation of a player’s safety and the municipal authorities’ broader security push. It underscores the heightened attention to crime prevention in Campania as the region grapples with such threats. Authorities hope the heightened patrols will deter similar offences in the future.