A crook posing as Mickey Mouse is being hunted by police after terrified tourists reveal he pulled a knife on them when they wouldn’t pay for a photo.
The fake Disney favourite-come mugger has been stopping tourists in Via Toledo in Naples, Italy, and threatening families who stop to have their picture. MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli has sent a dossier on the robber to police after one of his constituent said he had pulled a knife on them. Mr Borrelli said: “We are getting many reports on this subject who, disguised as Mickey Mouse, threatens and extorts money from tourists and citizens who take pictures with him. In some videos, users claimed that the man is also armed with a knife.”
He added: “We cannot allow people like this to act undisturbed in the tourist areas of the city, damaging the image of Naples and creating a climate of fear between citizens and visitors. We have received several reports and videos that show worrying attitudes, including an alleged episode of threat with a weapon. I want an investigation to get to the facts and if the allegations are confirmed he will be caught and dealt with.”
Some of those who have been robbed have taken to social media to share their experiences and warn others to be aware of the fake Magic Kingdom favourite. Mr Borrelli is calling for ‘mouse trap’ patrols to catch the knifeman red-handed as he harasses children and their parents for money. He added: “Naples cannot be hostage to those who think they can do just as they like without any respect for the law.”
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