Police in Crotone arrested a man after he was caught inside an activity used for automatic sales, trying to break into an automatic vending machine to steal cash and products. The attempted theft was reported through Italy’s emergency number 112. Officers from the local patrols arrived quickly and found the suspect inside the premises, where he had been working with tools. Investigators said the man had already damaged the shutter, creating an opening to get into the business. He then used a crowbar to try to break a vending machine and reach its contents, but police interrupted the attempt before any cash or items were taken. Police also linked the suspect to earlier intrusions targeting similar automatic machines at the same kind of premises. The business had previously suffered repeated break-ins and losses, according to investigators. The investigation also noted unusual details about the suspect’s actions inside the premises. Officers found him wearing slippers, which police believed could help him move at night without drawing attention. The arrest took place as part of a wider police surveillance plan ordered by the Crotone prosecutor’s office, focused on protecting local commercial activities and targeting repeated attacks on vending machines. The suspect has been arrested for attempted aggravated theft and for carrying weapons and objects suitable for offense. His custody status and any further procedural steps were not specified in the available report.