Vignola: man arrested for residential theft and illegal firearm possession

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Vignola, Italy, following the theft of a Bernardelli 7.65 caliber pistol. The weapon, which included a magazine and ammunition, was stolen from a residence on October 25, 2026.

Carabinieri investigators determined that the victim had hosted two friends of his partner on the evening of the theft. Through photographic identification, the suspects were identified, leading to a search of a residence in Vignola. During the search, authorities recovered the stolen firearm in a briefcase.

The suspect was arrested in flagrante for illegal possession of the weapon. Following a hearing, a judge from the Court of Modena validated the arrest and ordered pretrial detention for the crimes of residential theft and illegal possession and carrying of a firearm.