Techno music festival in Zurich: brazen crime and detention at customs

During the grand techno music festival "Street Parade" held in Zurich, an event took place that left many without smartphones. According to the police, a 40-year-old Romanian citizen stole 121 phones from event attendees.

A brazen crime at a large-scale event

The "Street Parade" festival, known for its huge number of visitors, this time became the site of a high-profile crime. The man, taking advantage of the chaos and the crowd, managed to steal 71 iPhones and 29 Samsung devices.

How was he caught?

The criminal tried to escape to Italy, but he was detained at the customs office in the Chiasso area. The suspect tried to leave for Milan by train. The man wrapped the stolen gadgets in foil and hid them in a suitcase, hoping to avoid detection.

"The arrest took place immediately after the physical evidence of the crime was discovered. The man placed several phones in packages made of thin sheets of metal, which he additionally wrapped with a thick blanket, " the Swiss police reported.

Consequences of crime for techno fans

Police are currently working to return the stolen phones to their rightful owners. This situation not only highlighted the need for increased caution at mass events, but also served as a reminder of the importance of protecting personal belongings.

"Street Parade" remains one of the biggest techno festivals in the world, but this incident left a bitter aftertaste.

Conclusions and forecasts

This event once again reminds of the importance of security at mass events. Despite the incident, the festival continues to attract thousands of techno music fans from around the world. Future events are likely to have increased security measures to ensure the comfort of all participants.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova