Overview

• The theft occurred on August 14 near a crowded bridge, with a purse containing a passport, credit cards, cash, AirPods, and a metal water bottle taken.
• Using Apple’s Find My linked to the AirPods, the family traced the signal to three teenagers and the tourist held a 14-year-old by her ponytail as bystanders called police.
• During the confrontation, a suspect swung the stolen bag and hit the tourist in the head, leading to a deep gash, a black eye, and stitches at a hospital.
• Police later intercepted another girl at Venice’s airport and recovered the passport and credit cards, though cash and the AirPods were not returned.
• Authorities confirmed the documents were recovered, and the 14-year-old was arrested and reportedly released on bail two days later as the videos spread widely online.