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Volunteers Film Pickpockets, Face Lawsuit Over Harassment Claims

9/5/2025

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A volunteer group in Milan, “Not Distracted Citizens,” films suspected pickpockets to deter theft.
Alleged pickpockets have sued the volunteers for harassment and unauthorized filming.
Local police chief Marco Agostini noted that citizens cannot act as law enforcement due to ambiguous national regulations.
The situation highlights the tension between civic responsibility and potential unlawful actions.

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Story summary

A volunteer group in Milan, “Not Distracted Citizens,” films suspected pickpockets to deter theft.
Alleged pickpockets have sued the volunteers for harassment and unauthorized filming.
Local police chief Marco Agostini noted that citizens cannot act as law enforcement due to ambiguous national regulations.
The situation highlights the tension between civic responsibility and potential unlawful actions.