The oldest tycoon in Lisbon arrested and banned from trams – Portugal

In five days, the Lisbon PSP arrested 11 pickpockets. Among them, an 81-year-old man who was seen by the authorities stealing a cell phone to a tourist inside the tram 25. The "man" already highly referenced by the practice of this type of crime " According to the statement from the PSP, "the victim's mobile phone was placed in the pocket of his trousers."

PSP states that "the detainee is prohibited by a court order from going to the Baixa Subway. Chiado and trams 15 and 28 ". Now he has been placed under the term of identity and residence and is awaiting judgment.

Twenty-one pickpockets aged 17 to 81 were arrested between Friday, 20 and Monday, 24.

The oldest was taken by the authorities on the 24th. The first detention of two suspects was place Friday at Rua da Prata. They were seen taking out a wallet of a tourist's backpack. The € 160 in which the assets were valued would be returned to the owner.

On Sunday, 22nd, two other suspects were arrested in Garrett Street after robbing a tourist's wallet. They tried to escape, but the police prevented their escape. The bag was worth 173. €

The next day, in Amadora, a woman was arrested for stealing a suitcase inside which 600 euros could be found. There were also several documents. Suspicion stole the suitcase enjoying a moment of distraction from its owner.

Finally, in addition to the 81-year-old pickpocket, five other suspects were arrested on July 24 in the parish of Santa Maria Maior. A couple was seen trying to take a tourist's wallet out of their backpack. Theft, if it is realized, is worth 1130.29 €.

Already three suspects have gathered to steal a wallet inside a backpack from another tourist. While taking her, another was observing the police environment. The latter hid the flight with an open handkerchief. The wallet contained documents and money and was worth € 233.84.

All suspects saw them apply the term of identity and residence (IRR) and wait for their trial.