Overview

• The TV presenter says two men on a scooter used the so‑called mirror trick to distract him and remove his watch.
• The incident occurred on the afternoon of 18 September in Milan’s Bocconi area, according to il Giornale.
• De Martino alerted police and filed a complaint, and no arrests have been announced.
• The stolen Patek Philippe is described as worth several thousand euros and was targeted as a high‑value item.
• The episode drew broad attention on social media, with renewed concern about quick thefts of luxury watches in big cities.