# Tourist theft surge in Italy and Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tourist-theft-surge-in-italy-and-greece
> Updated: 2026-07-31T16:32:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In early July, reports emerged of organized thefts targeting Serbian tourists traveling in Greece and Italy. By the end of the month, the Polish Embassy in Italy issued an official warning about a broader increase in thefts affecting Polish visitors, describing a rise in pocket‑theft, vehicle break‑ins, and robberies of campers and caravans. The embassy provided detailed safety recommendations, urging travelers to keep valuables out of sight, use secure parking, and report incidents promptly to police or consular authorities.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Polish Embassy Warns Tourists of Theft Surge in Italy

Polish Embassy in Italy warns of rising thefts against Polish tourists, urging safe storage of belongings, use of designated parking for campers, and immediate police reporting of incidents.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-embassy-warns-tourists-of-theft-surge-in-italy

### 2026-07-04: Serbian tourists hit by organized thefts in Greece and Italy

Serbian tourists in Greece and Italy face organized thefts using signal jammers, lock‑picking and sedative spray; experts advise securing belongings, reporting to police, and using consular help.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crno-more-actors-enjoy-summer-holidays-on-yachts-beaches-and-in-nature

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