Woman Falls Victim to Bold Theft in Athens’ Ermou Street

An incredible incident unfolded in the heart of Athens, on the bustling Ermou Street, where a woman’s designer handbag was stolen while she was browsing for shoes. The victim, who had traveled from Cyprus for her honeymoon with her husband, experienced a shocking theft that occurred live during a journalist’s report on Friday, June 20th, 2025. The couple, visiting Greece for their vacation, were left terrified as thieves snatched the woman’s expensive bag worth thousands of euros. A friend of the couple recounted the harrowing experience: “Just half an hour ago, my partner and I were near the roundabout when his wife went inside a store to look at shoes. Suddenly, she asked, ‘Where is my bag?’” The thieves struck swiftly, disappearing before authorities arrived, all captured on camera. The engaged couple, preparing for their wedding the next day, were enjoying their holiday in Greece when this unfortunate event took place. As the woman tried on shoes inside a shop, she realized too late that her handbag was missing. According to her husband, it took only seconds for two women, who had been following them earlier, to steal the high-value bag. He stated, “Everything inside—money, IDs—all gone. They likely followed her because even her daughter’s bag was nearby, and they chose the perfect moment then vanished.” This wasn’t an isolated incident; passersby expressed fear over the increasing crime rate. Another victim described being pickpocketed, saying, “I usually keep my phone safe but placed it in my bag momentarily, and it was stolen almost instantly. I was shaking because beyond losing belongings, there’s also the violation of personal space.”