Libyan detained over two break-ins in Bolzano, scientific evidence proves guilt

The State Police have detained a Libyan citizen suspected of responsibility for overnight thefts at two commercial businesses in Bolzano. Fingerprints and blood traces left at the crime scenes incriminated him.

Break-ins and theft in Bolzano, one arrest

According to questure.poliziadistato.it, the State Police have arrested a Libyan citizen, an asylum seeker, accused of two thefts committed against commercial businesses in Bolzano during overnight hours. The man, who already has numerous criminal convictions and was subject to a ban from residing in the provincial territory, was detained on the authority of the Judicial Authority.

The Mobile Squad, with the support of the Scientific Police, collected fingerprints and blood traces that were decisive for identification. On 25 August 2026, the inspection at the "Lobis" bar on Via Innsbruck revealed fingerprints traceable to the suspect. On 6 October 2026, at the business "Südtirol Games" on Via Keplero, officers of the Flying Squad identified him through surveillance camera images, in addition to the discovery of blood traces.

The individual also repeatedly violated the ban on residing in the province on five occasions: on 26 July, 10 August, 8 September, 16 September and 2 October 2026. Preventive custody in prison was ordered by the Judicial Authority.

Source: Google News IT — Crime (it)

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