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Theft at Viterbo social dental clinic

Overview

Between August 12 and 14, 2026, thieves targeted the ‘Gente di Cuore’ social dental clinic in Viterbo, Italy. The perpetrators forced entry by damaging the facility’s entrance door. Stolen items included an administrative computer and a specialized IT device connected to radiographic equipment, which is essential for dental examinations.

The clinic, managed by the association ABC – Adulti e Bambini con Cardiopatie ODV, provides free dental services and prosthetics to vulnerable individuals and low-income families. Sandro Marenzoni, president of the association, expressed deep disappointment regarding the incident.

Following the theft, local council member Luisa Ciambella described the act as a ‘wound to the community’s volunteer network’ and called for solidarity to restore operations. The Municipality of Viterbo has expressed support to help the clinic resume its services while local authorities investigate.

Entities

Gente di Cuore · Viterbo · Sandro Marenzoni · Santo Stefano · Lega

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Thefts in Viterbo and Santo Stefano spark security concerns

    Thefts in Viterbo and Santo Stefano have sparked calls for community solidarity and improved local security following the robbery of a social dental clinic and a local church.

  2. 28 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Viterbo social dental clinic targeted in equipment theft

    Thieves broke into the ‘Gente di Cuore’ social dental clinic in Viterbo, stealing essential computers and radiographic equipment used to provide free healthcare to vulnerable populations.

Sources

fanoinforma.it · lacronaca24.it · laprovinciadivarese.it · newtuscia.it · ntr24.tv · viterbonews24.it · vivereancona.it