Roberto Baggio robbed and injured at home by 5 criminals

Roberto Baggio, an icon of Italian football, and his family experienced a night of terror during the match Italy-Spain. Their villa in Altavilla Vicentina was the scene of a violent robbery.

The break-in into the villa by 5 criminals

Five armed men they broke into the villa while Baggio and his family watched the match on TV. The attack was brutal: Baggio tried to defend himself, but he was injured and had to receive stitches in the Arzignano emergency room. He and his family were locked in a closet for 45 minutes while the criminals ransacked the house.

The value of what was stolen is unclear, it is rumored to be jewellery, watches and other valuable goods, however the police are investigating.

The intervention of the police forces

After the accident, Roberto Baggio managed to free himself and called the police. The authorities immediately started investigations and this morning carried out an inspection of the villa and checked the vehicle license plates with the Tarscan.

Fortunately, Baggio was treated and released during the night.

Statements from neighbors and family members

Carlo Dalla Pozza, former mayor of Altavilla and Baggio's neighbor, expressed his concern for the safety of the area, describing the incident as a premeditated criminal action.

The hilly area of ​​Altavilla is valuable with villas and cottages that enjoy greenery but also isolation. And this isolation made it easier to identify the champion, our pride, as the predestined victim. There were some episodes of small break-ins: this was a pre-ordained criminal action by five men. In recent days, people have been seen wandering around: there is concern. We are close to Roberto who is the beacon and pride of our country

Mayor of Altavilla

Diego Fabbi, Baggio's brother-in-law, underlined the violence of the attack, highlighting that Roberto's children and his mother-in-law were also present during the robbery.

They acted during the match, the children and my mother, Robi's mother-in-law, were also there. It is not known where they entered from, unfortunately they beat Roberto. The dynamics? We didn't talk much because remembering isn't the point. What language did the criminals speak? We don't know, but they acted with their hands...

Diego Fabbi