Police arrested a suspected robber in Rome after he allegedly tried to hide his fingerprints during a post office robbery. A 53-year-old man already known to the police was stopped in flagranza during a new raid after investigators reconstructed his moves using CCTV images and other evidence. According to the investigation, the suspect covered his fingertips with glue to prevent investigators from matching his fingerprints. Investigators also connected the alleged modus operandi to past robberies, including offences linked to jewellers and other commercial activities in Rome. They said surveillance footage showed he used a scooter, and that he acted with bare hands even though his face was allegedly disguised. The inquiry traced his involvement in a robbery in October on via Baldo degli Ubaldi and another episode in 2023 involving a post office in the Magliana area. Police said they were able to map the suspect’s preparations for a further attack. After he allegedly hid the scooter’s licence plate, officers intercepted him on his return and arrested him in flagrante for robbery with multiple aggravating factors. The prosecutor’s office validated the arrest and ordered pre-trial detention in jail. The police note the described phase concerns preliminary investigations, while the case is still pending until a final decision is reached.