Marco is on his third espresso when Paolo buzzes into the palazzo on his Vespa, smiling all over his face.
“Good morning,” says Marco.
“You would not believe how good,” says Paolo. He reaches into the saddlebag and removes a messenger bag, the strap sliced clean through. He holds it up and shakes it. “Mac Book pro. Nikon Camera. Wallet full of money. Even a Rolex!”
“I told you it was a good technique.”
“Why did you stop?”
“I misjudged the strap and stuck the knife into a woman’s back. I was certain I used up all my luck escaping.”
Yikes!
I too think he’d be pushing his luck going out a second time. Nice plot twist at the end.
Yikes! They could have him up on attempted murder for that.
I love Paolo smiling all over his face. Radiant!
Yowza!
Best to lie low for a while! Excellent!
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Nice reveal, Randy. Your snatch thieves are suitably callous.
I didn’t expect that twist. Very good job.
Great story, here Randy. I really enjoyed it. Quite an oops there and I concur that it was time for him to move on.
Best wishes,
Rowena
Ouch. Lovely of him to share his excellent technique while withholding essential health and safety warnings!
So many tourists, so much temptation, I am sure they will both be out on the rob again soon. Page 1 of thief’s handbook: try not to leave your knife in the victim. Great, imaginative tale.
Oy.
I was afraid of this when I was travelling solo. Luckily never happened. What a load of callous brutes.