# Attempted theft at Leroy Merlin in Torre Annunziata

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/attempted-theft-at-leroy-merlin-in-torre-annunziata
> Updated: 2026-08-12T19:40:27.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

An attempted theft occurred at a Leroy Merlin store in Torre Annunziata, Italy. When anti-theft alarms were triggered near automated checkouts, a Pantera Security guard intervened to stop an individual from stealing construction materials and furniture. 

The suspect physically assaulted the security guard with punches and slaps before fleeing the premises and abandoning the stolen goods. Local police are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Leroy Merlin store in Torre Annunziata targeted in attempted theft and assault

A man attempted to steal construction materials from a Leroy Merlin in Torre Annunziata, assaulting a security guard before fleeing the scene.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leroy-merlin-store-in-torre-annunziata-targeted-in-attempted-theft-and-assault

### 2026-08-03: Leroy Merlin store in Torre Annunziata foiled theft by security guards

Security guards stopped a theft at a Leroy Merlin in Torre Annunziata, recovering tools and drugs, while two Romanian women were arrested for a coordinated shoplifting attempt in Turin worth over €500.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leroy-merlin-store-in-torre-annunziata-foiled-theft-by-security-guards

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Cite as: Attempted theft at Leroy Merlin in Torre Annunziata. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/attempted-theft-at-leroy-merlin-in-torre-annunziata