On 2 November 2026, thieves stole a car near the cemetery of Giugliano while the owner was concelebrating Mass for the commemoration of the dead.
The victim was don Francesco Riccio, parish priest of San Pio X. He was taking part in the Mass with Monsignor Angelo Spinillo, bishop of Aversa. The theft took place in broad daylight outside the cemetery while the service was underway.
The vehicle
The stolen car was the priest's utility car. Adnkronos identifies it as a white Fiat 500L belonging to the San Pio X parish priest. Metropolis Web describes it as an old utility car.
A known local priest
The reports identify Riccio as a familiar local television figure. He is also described as responsible for social communications for the Diocese of Aversa.
Investigation underway
Carabinieri were investigating the theft and obtaining surveillance-camera footage from the area.
No further details have been confirmed in the acquired reports. The sources do not give the exact time of the theft, the vehicle's registration details, or whether the car was later recovered. They do not identify suspects or confirm arrests, and no direct statement from the priest, the diocese, or the Carabinieri was included in the reports.
