Assaulted & Robbed in Barcelona (Not Clickbait)
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Years ago i watched a video of a lady who by herself roams around the train stations in Barcelona with a whistle, looking for pickpockets and thiefs. She said the police were apathetic to the victims and had enough of them and just started doing this one day. She doesn't have any backing from the police and pretty sure risks her life daily.
public can do this and more to make sure this stops...team up and clean up
Yes I saw the video of this lady too .Shes amazing
I think there are quite a lot people doing this in Europe....What a world we are living in....
Got robbed by a group of 4 in Costa Rica. We were in a group of 8. They had a gun. Doesn't matter how many of you there are or how big you are, a weapon makes a difference. You made the right call by not escalating the situation.
Exactly. Glad you are safe as well!
What part of costa rica
You gotta be careful when you are in Costa Rica! Im from there and walking by yourself at night or going to places that look suspicious is dangerous. Always trust your gut
@@DrCellini What was the watch that you were wearing?
I didn't quite get a good look at it in this video, but was it a flashy, name-brand watch that they recognized?
My friend & I were followed in Costa Rica last year. We walked fast to the car & took off while he was running behind us. Scary night.
Glad you're okay.
We got robbed yesterday around 23.00 when walking back to the hotel around Gothic Quarter. Family of 4 - my husband and our 12 year old were in front, myself and 15 year old step behind them. Busy road, lots of tourists. Suddenly two men walked quickly between my husband and daughter from the back and grounded him. They appeared out of nowhere- it lasted split seconds. I don't know how many of them were behind me but someone must have pulled my bag as I fell hard to the ground. I started shouting, my children too, people run out of the restaurant but then the robbers were gone. They took my husbands watch - it was fake so we don't care but it was such a traumatising experience 😢 to be attacked like that, grounded and from the back when you can't see and so vulnerable and with your children. Absolutely awful. My kids are so shaken and were even afraid to sleep alone at night.
We won't be back here for sure..
They are not pickpockets- they are aggressive and dangerous gang members. If they aimed at family with kids just imagine.. my 12 year old looks like a 9 year old and she was walking with her dad. It didn't stop them at all. We are lucky to be in one pice
What did they look like?
If I am going to get robbed or hurt it will not be for a fake watch.
Thats how they do it. Separate family members, to distract and rob the separated. Like predators at the savanna.
@@JackoWillMakeLives-loveu does that matter? thiefs come in all shape, ethnic and size.
As a lifelong citizen of Barcelona, I apologize for what you have had to experience. The politicians of our city and country have made the decision to let crime run wild as well as that the police do not act to stop it.
I feel very bad for everything.
We are also fed up with everything.
Best regards.
The government are nplot working for the benefit of people. Citizens should rise up, protect, demand for the change!
So where in Spain should I visit instead?
@Carlos Chavez not Barcelona, no way. I you wanna see the sea then go south like Sevilla
I hope you can prevail upon the police and government to do something. Barcelona is a beautiful amazing City and I would love to go back but your crime makes that impossible.
You can visit literally every city in Spain, the most dangerous spanish city is like the average US city.
My brother refused to give up his cash, and died of stab wounds at the ER. You certainly did the right thing. 💜
So sorry for your loss!
So sad💔
That is sad; sorry for your loss Julie
I’m so sorry this happened to your brother 💔
But in Spain? is not normal here.
I caught someone stealing my phone out of my pocket in a park in Barcelona…I went full blood American and wrapped his shirt up in my fist and started rag dolling him…and the locals I was with treated me like I was the bad guy. So backwards. Great food tho.
See this constantly in videos, there are always woman who run in and try to help the thief when they hold him or give him what he deserves.
Dude that is so Spain. I can totally see the locals getting angry about getting rough with a thief. Crime in general isn't really treated the same way as in the US. People tend to sympathize if not outright support the criminal. And if it's a crime against the government then you get total support. Lived there for 10 years and saw a lot of interesting stuff. Super nice people but about as liberal as you can get.
@@Wibb14 The US is the only country where certain parts of the population literally riot and protest for criminals, and whole streets burn down.
I saw enough videos from the US where you see similar behavior when criminals get caught.
The US is always 50:50 on both extremes like with everything. You have the good stuff but equally the bad, other countries are more measured, for the lack of a better word.
Sounds like a shithole
Doesn’t sound true.
As a nieve Aussie tourist I was in the San Fran tourist wharf district and accidentally got off one tram stop too far, 3 guys attempted to take my bag with passport wallet and camera in it, I stupidly resisted and eventually another guy on the street helped me and the 3 young guys ran off, then the guy who rescued me tried to extort me for money lol, I ran to a passing taxi and got away unscathed - I thank GOD I was ok.
You probably should have tipped those that helped, its the culture there
@@rrocketman I did give him most of the cash I had on me, maybe , $70 ?, anyways he tried to take me to an ATM away from the Tourist area for more $$ so I took off.
Maybe it was a "rescue scam"?, I saw something similar on the nightly repeat in LV 5 years later.
@@JohnSmith-sj2dk That was really nice of you mate. The ATM thing does sound dodgy I dont blame you for taking off
@@JohnSmith-sj2dk100% a rescue scam.. no one helping you would ask for money. Also statistically unlikely someone would intervene in a fight. That's the scam.
When you go to the ATM, the 3 people will join up with your "savior".
@@rrocketman I’m sorry but tipping for what? Why can’t good deeds be done without monetary exchange?
One of my friends ended up in the ER in Paris after having been brutally assaulted for .... a cell phone. He still has a large scar on his skull and suffered PTSD for a while. This happened in a very posh area, Avenue Montaigne, and it was not even night time. Paris and France in general have become extremely dangerous with all these millions of 3 rd world migrants everywhere, especially from Northern Africa.
If you import 3rd world, you become 3rd world. This is happening not just in Barcelona and Spain, but in Europe in general.
I knew it they were either Moroccans or Algerians, right?
@@jessicamarie8299 every single robbery that occurs in France, Spain, or Italy is carried out by non-natives.
But at least you have kebab shops now.
I got robbed before in broad daylight as well, and people always ask “Why didn’t you chase after the guy?”. But my gut feeling told me not to. Turns out the guy who robbed me had an accomplice waiting for him in a car and within the car there were firearms.
Moral of the story. Don’t wear ANY jewelry and ‘dress down’ while on vacation. You both scream ‘rich tourist’. Glad you’re both alright.
wrong. moral of the story dont go to spain lol
@@jamesortega8681 This could happen in any country to be honest.
@@vivek27789 thieves never assaulted white folk like that in my country
@@jamesortega8681 What is your country's name?
@@jamesortega8681 To be honest these days, you’re safer in Spain then going shopping at your local Walmart. Deranged gun men are everywhere in the United States these days
This happens every day in Barcelona. It's ok to judge people for what ever reason is necessary if that tells you to be on your guard. Here in Barcelona is a must. I can advice to look confident as you know you way around even if you are a tourist helps a long way. They look at you to see if you are an easy target, so don't let them think that. It's the illegal marockans who are behind all the robberies, this is a fact. Politicians do nothing, and police can't do much either. Ce la vie
That's so true. I saw the police right next to them doing nothing.
Our family member got robbed in Italy. Years in Mexico with zero issues but robbed in broad day light in Italy on the second day. This shit is real.
Where at?
Express kidnapped by uniformed police, then robbed at knifepoint two hours after in Mexico City
by migrants?
migrants?
@@sebastianconstantin5176 likely Romanians. They can't be deported.
To any one who says you should chase a criminal they are asking you to chase possible death. I’m so glad you and your wife are alive, the trauma is there but you guys have each other for support.
Also, thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing, I will be more cautious in the city streets.
Like you said this can happen to anyone
I’m so glad you and your wife are safe even though that’s still mentally horrifying! I hope you guys continue to recover. Sending much love to the both of you 💙
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So glad you're safe - this is the type of stuff that really puts me off Barcelona. In the 3 times I've visited, I've never felt uneasy at all or witnessed anything. However, this video will hopefully make people think in future - well done for sharing!
As a spaniard that lived in Barcelona for a few years and got jumped once, a heads up if you travel there. You have to constantly be on watch. If you dont know the área, stop at somewhere safe to check directions, dont stop in the street or stay looking at ur phone. Dont carry anything valuable and choose very discrete jewellery (a friend of mine got a 3€ necklace snatched from their neck tho). In the metro stand with your back to the wall if u can and never let go of your bags, be careful while pulling out ur phone (another friend of mine got their phone stolen twice in the metro, in the same weekend) dont go in alleyways you dont know. Las Ramblas is very touristy and therefore a hotspot for problems, specially at night. Avoid most of Raval and gothic hoods at night. The moment u see someone being suspicious is usually too late. Dont think about it just leave. Go out in groups if u can. Take a cab if its late and ur having to walk for a bit. Barcelona is a great city but you always have to watch ur back. When i was jumped i was with my then bf, who was a huge dude. It didnt make a difference. If they want to rob u, they are not looking to hurt u, but they will do it to get what they want from u. Dont fight back and scream to catch peoples attention. I dont mean to scare anyone, big cities always have this things going on, but if u are not familiar with them you become an easy target
Late reply but would you say Barcelona is the most dangerous city in Spain ? If not what is the most dangerous & safest city in Spain ?
@@JayCheckedInidk about most dangerous but the pickpocketing has been going on for years and was if not still the highest rate of all cities in Europe. I’ve witnessed it firsthand on two separate vacations. Once at the Spanish arc in the middle of the day and once on the beach at night time. Be on your guard they’re very good at stealing peoples belongings.
@@JayCheckedInIts not the most dangerous but still is very dangerous heres why Today me my parents and my little brother went to the metro station in madrid, we went down the stairs and my mom and dad were 1 meter in front of me, an arab guy went in front of me, opened my moms backpack and stole her wallet, the police found it 6 hours later there wasnt any money, only 200 Romanian Lei (40 €) that was stolen and a Snipes card that you can use with points or something idk he later threw the wallet in that curtain room where you do photos and someone took it but they didnt see it on the cameras that doesnt matter we have the wallet now, but I hate the fact that the spanish police dont arrest them, one police officer said he knows the guy who stole my moms wallet, he saw him on the security cameras, and even now they wont arrest him, the police will have more work to do with people whos things were stolen if they keep not arresting thieves, I prayed to god for that mf to be punished
My mom got her Rolex stolen by a migrant at the airport in Rome. She didn't even feel the watch come off her wrist--that's how good they are. My mom is South American so nothing scares her, she chased down the thief into the airport bathroom and got her watch back. I'll never forget how impressed the Italian police was.
The fact she is Latin makes sense lol. I'm latin, i've gone after a dude too lol.. you have to learn to defend yourself down here.
It doesn't just happen in Foreign countries because it happens everywhere.
@@sofiaflor1459 yeah she's Peruvian so she's used to tracking down thieves haha
@pancakestac what do you mean?????
My mom, hit a young Hispanic guy in Margarita island who was trying to steal her purse. My mom is from the Caribbean…
So glad you are okay man, damn.
So happy you(Dr Cellini) got robbed and assaulted. You seem like a pretty selfish dude on livestream. Ignoring questions and not answering questions and literally asking for superchat. Man, understand that people really look up to you as honest medical personnel that would take the time, instead of prioritizing money.
You just cannot go ANYWHERE nowadays. Hearing this WAY TOO OFTEN!
The sort of same thing happened to us just last August. We were looking for this “famous” tapas bar just a few blocks from the beach area. It was a quiet Street around 3pm. There was a skinny guy with a long beard walking and hovering over us. Myself, my husband and my 2 kids. Just like you we were really uber conscious about things like this. My daughter noticed him and in fact warned us in our native language “this guy has been following us, be careful with your stuff” after a few second he grabs my husbands watch with 2 hands. Right infront of us.. its true that you somehow freeze, we could have easily kicked him, but we didnt, we couldnt because we all froze.. my husband managed to hit him with the other hand thats when the thief used his foot against my husband’s thigh to have some leverage to ultimately break the rubber strap. He ran and a bunch of teenage French kids along with my husband ran after him.. I am a bit relieved that they didnt catch him. Im sure this syndicate has a plan B, a weapon or something incase things Go wrong. It was so traumatic indeed. We had a few more days left in Barcelona and I refused to leave the hotel after that. I am still shaking now as I type here… The locals and the police are indeed accomodating, however wonder why it is so rampant in Europe, Barcelona in particular. It is a beautiful place to have a perfect vacation, without having to worry about these robbers..
How terrifying-I'm relieved that both of you are safe! I've been in that situation and I learned the hard way and was injured. I agree, I know it's difficult in the moment but give them what they want-watch, car, purse. No material possession is worth your life. Possessions are replaceable; you are not. Also, always trust your intuition and don't discount feelings of fear or worry about appearing paranoid or being rude if you need to leave a location immediately. A great book called "The Gift of Fear" by Gavin Debecker is a great read about how to survive similiar situations.
What kind of watch is yours? I wear an Apple iWatch, do you think I ought to keep it out of sight?
@@lesklein37 If you wear it on your wrist I would wear long sleaves to hide it
As a member of the watch community, I believe it’s the #1 thing thieves look out for in foreign countries.
I think so too…
As with many things post covid, the value of luxury watches has increased an overall substantial amount. Particularly Rolex. I don't know what kind of watch Dr. Cellini wears, but I'm kind of surprised they immediately went after it since he was wearing a non flashy rubber strap with it. I figure they wanted to take whatever they can get. A lot of people opt to wear a "beater watch" to take on trips as an added precaution.
@@jillr759 These crooks know how much they can get on the market for these things, especially for expensive watches. Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, etc. have increased a very noticeable amount in value. In some cases, two to three times (or more) their already high msrp. It seems these criminals wanted to take whatever they could, whether they knew Dr. Cellini's watch was expensive or not.
I believe he wears a Rolex explorer II with an aftermarket rubber strap
The ‘Watch Community’? How does that work? Do y’all go to meet ups and share tips etc?
Hi. I've been to BCN a few times. These people always work in twos btw. One is to distract, and the other to get whatever it is from you and they will be immediately behind you. I've had two similar encounters, where they ask you for directions for example, and the first thing I did each time, was to immediately look behind me. Both times, I had someone reaching for my friend's purse. Once, the second time, I grabbed the person's hand and twisted it hard enough to send him off yelling and crying. I was only aware to always look behind me when someone asked me a question because my high school teacher, who spent every summer in Europe, told us to do so when traveling through there. Hope that helps someone.
Just got back from Barcelona a couple days ago. Had 2 guys snatch my mums necklace off her neck down the Gothic Quarter. I chased them both and they threw it and kept running, so managed to get it back. Happened during day light, was our last day there and we was literally just saying hours before how safe we felt on our trip.
Dr. Cellini, I am very happy to hear you and your wife are safe and recovering! I am a Threat Reduction Expert and own a business specializing in personal security. This is commonplace among individuals who seek training post-traumatic event. Ultimately, I would say your judgement in this situation was excellent and your priority management was spot on. Your safety and that of your lovely wife is paramount to personal possessions. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in any information I can share, pro bono of course. Again, so glad you are both safe!
So happy you(Dr Cellini) got robbed and assaulted. You seem like a pretty selfish dude on livestream. Ignoring questions and not answering questions and literally asking for superchat. Man, understand that people really look up to you as honest medical personnel that would take the time, instead of prioritizing money.
Would you do pro bono for the unfortunate too and not just for this fortunate UA-camr? If not, then you're just shilling out for more business.
I am shock to come across your video. Exact same thing happen to my wife and I in September 2021 in the Gothic quarters. We had PTSD for a while after our incident. Glad to hear you and your wife were not seriously injured and back home safe.
I'm so sorry this happened to you, but glad you got your watch back. I live in Barcelona, have been robbed here several times when I previously lived here or was visiting, and I have to take multiple precautions. Fortunately, and without wanting to tempt fate in any way, I have not been robbed since I moved back here last November, but I am extremely careful. Also, again, touch wood, I have never been violently mugged here.
I was robbed here on the first full day of my first visit here in 2002. I stupidly had all my cash on me (idiotic move), and it happened when we stopped for a coffee on a walking tour in Barrio Gótico. Classic distraction tactic, some gypsy kids (and we're talking really young here, which is depressing, barely teenage by my recollection) pestering us at our table. Irony of ironies, it happened just at the time our guide was telling us we needed to be careful with our stuff. I suddenly realised my wallet was gone. I stood up totally freaked out and panicking. Here's the amazing part - a plain clothes cop approached me and asked me if I'd been robbed, I said yes. They had caught the kids. As we moved along, I saw the kids had already split the money up, clever. They were pulling notes from everywhere, even from under one of their beanies. I got ALL my cash back. I was so, so lucky. I have never been that lucky again. Indeed one day many years later when living here, chasing after someone who robbed me, I ran into a cop and screamed at him that I'd been robbed, and there was the guy.... the cop didn't seem keen on helping, and I was now losing ground on the the thief, I screamed at him to something, and he assaulted me. He hit me with his knee so hard on my thigh that I could barely walk home afterwards.
These days, these activities are associated by Moroccan kids who've come here illegally and unaccompanied, sometimes as minors. It's sad because it leads to real discrimination against the many, many, decent Moroccans who live here. As if they weren't dealing with enough racism and religious bigotry already! They are as angry as anyone with these kids.
And the kids, well, I don't want to justify their heinous actions, but they have to make money somehow... they fall through the cracks in whatever system exists here. Also, there is a legal matter that only encourages them to keep doing this, because they can do it with impunity. If the value of a theft is below a certain level (I can't remember exactly, but let's say €600) essentially nothing happens to them, they don't go to prison, and get released out to keep on doing the same thing. This is a huge problem.
My advice?
Well, you made a classic mistake. You stayed in the Barrio Gótico (Gothic Quarter). This is a beautiful place to visit in the day time, but best avoided by night. They target tourists there. If I'm ever there by night (and a rarely am) I stick to a few main streets. But then, I know this city well. Avoid. Also, the character of the Gótico has been hollowed out by mass tourism and Airbnb. Very few locals live there now as a result. So - avoid. Pickpocketing and well, I guess more violent muggings like yours are heavily centred upon areas with a high concentration of tourists. The Gótico has no soul anymore, much better to stay in Eixample which, although getting horrendously gentrified, is still a functioning area, is still very central and well connected to transport, is safe, and has plenty of bars and restaurants.
Anyway, I'm so glad neither of you was seriously hurt, and that your watch, which you said had sentimental importance, was returned. I've been to more than 30 countries on three continents, and Barcelona is by far the worts place I've been to for robberies. You might ask why I choose ti live here, in that case. Well, it's still a magical city, and with a little care, you can avoid the worst and enjoy the place.
I read your whole message here Joesph. I plan to visit Barcelona this year so will be careful to avoid the places you have talked about.
Thanks
@@Steven-qi4gm I hope you have a great time, all else aside, this is a wonderful city. Just exercise caution.
I am also visiting this year and will have my daughter who will be turning 14 and my son who will be 7. This makes me nervous because someone stealing a good is one thing but a child is another. What is it like there as far as child abductions go?
Hi, I'm going to Barcelona shortly. I'm staying in the loft Hostel, close to casa Mila, but to get there I have to walk from płacą Catalunya and my bus arrives there around 1am. I'm a solo, female traveler. Asking here and there, what does people think about walking this distance at night? Any advices? As for now, I have very mixed opinions, from "definetely taxi and no walking", to "it's the safest area in Barcelona, walk and don't be scared". Not sure what to believe xd
@@ewelinaswindon9340Take a cab. Do not even think about walking around or near Pza Cataluña at night. Heck, I even avoid it during the day.
If they don’t clam down on crime, how will Spain and other countries maintain the tourism industry.
This is a good wake up call for all of us no matter where we live. Times are hard for a lot of people and crime is on the rise.
I traveled in Italy and we had 3 non-violent robbery attempts. I was so disgusted with the Italian people that I now claim myself as “American”despite my Italian-American heritage.
To be fair living in the US my father’s small grocery store was robbed several times. I was in 2 armed robberies and shot at before I was in 9th grade.
This was the 70’s in Utah.
Be safe everyone and don’t ignore that inspiration that warns you that you are in danger.
I am so sorry this occurred. Thank you for sharing and raising awareness. Your wife is a badass!
yes she was pushed over so her ass was bad
What a great story! As someone who lives in Barcelona these robberies/muggings only happens to tourists. They know how to target tourists. For anyone reading this, stay away from super touristy areas like Las Ramblas at night and if you feel like you're being watched or followed pop into any of the stores that are open all night. Once you're in there they will give up after a short while. They want easy and fast targets. This definitely only happens in that particular area.
Same with big tourist draws like the San Fermin festival.
My family is from Germany and they were always skeptical of southern European countries like Italy, Spain, cause a lot of their money comes from tourism so it’s not a stable economy in some of these towns so a lot of people just steal from the tourists.
@@jaredwilliams6853 Yeah that tells a lot about how simpelminded your family is, not so much about Italy & Spain
@@jaredwilliams6853The people doing the stealing are not Spanish or Italian.
@@jaredwilliams6853how racist.
Dude thieves are not Spanish. They are ilegal inmigrants from Eastern Europe.
We are in Barcelona currently, so glad we took a taxi tonight back to our hotel, its cost us more than walking but your and others videos has really had me thinking of not walking late at night, as we were driving we saw a lot of suspicious looking people around!
We had a good time but doubt I will be back, the city is a bit dodgy to me, I enjoyed Madrid and Seville way more and some of the smaller places we went to
Thank god you are both ok and safe, so sorry you went thru this.
People don't understand how traumatizing it is until it happens to you. I was robbed one my first day in Paris and I couldn't sleep for days.. I still think about it years later. In Barcelona there are alot of suspicious people.. My sister and I were followed in Barcelona several times. I always said that if I go back, it would be with my husband but it seems that having a tall, big guy beside you doesn't make you "safe".
The key to avoid this from happening is to not look like tourists. You have to try to blend in as much as possible.
I remember the media mocking Kim Kardashian for her being robbed like her being rich didn't make being held at gunpoint and robbed any less scary than anyone else. It irked me even though I'm not very fond of many of the antics of the Kardashians.
big guy doesnt mean anything, we will just st4b him and then rob you
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Watch active self protection and actually learn how to win in these situations
I live in Barcelona and London. I came to Barcelona in 2013, it's got progressively worse regarding crime over the years. There are groups of thieves roaming the streets even in the daylight hours and they are getting more violent. Late at night you have to be very aware, best to be in a group and travel by taxi.
I believe that most of the illicit and violent behavior is carried out by non spaniards. Don't want to start a big discussion but that influx of foreigners to Spain, and Spain mayor cities, is creating a different more risky environment to locals and visitors alike. Let's leave it there.
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Wow Spain seem like a scary crime ridden country.
That's just Barcelona u dummy
Glad you are both okay! On my first day in Barcelona, I almost had my phone stolen but I was able to grab it back from their hands before they ran off.
It really sucks to have your sense of security taken. Stuff can be replaced. Glad you guys are physically safe.
I got robbed twice on the same trip to Barcelona. Once at the Camp Nou, someone stole my camera. Then I got robbed by the VAT pricks at the airport when flying out of the country.
What?! WHAT DID THE VATS PPL TAKE?
@@DIVA01x tax money
My friend is a former pro level basketball player. 6 foot 5, and super tough looking. Got pick pocketed of his new expensive fold phone and wallet right in the middle of the day in Barcelona. Had no clue who could have done it, but he does remember walking through a group of young students. Cost him over $3100 to replace the new phone.
So glad you guys are ok! Such a scary thing to go through!
I’m glad you guys are okay! Glad you shared because I like to travel and I always think that kind of stuff won’t happen. I will definitely be vigilant in the future.
Always take a cab
Again bring a stiff cane or umbrella
I can totally relate to what you've gone through. I was robbed my phone in same area off La Rambla three months back. Guy had silently sneaked up behind me and snatched it out of my hand. I ran after him for a few minutes but couldn't keep up. There were plenty of people around but not a soul around would do anything to help. I was told by the police this happened so so often. Good thing I didn't get hurt but the whole experience just left a bad taste in my mouth.
*hug*
In Spain you definetely go to jail for defending yourself. Go woke, get robbed 😂😂
I know I'll sound racist, but assaults have been increasing these last few years and are heavily related to massive maghrebi immigration. It's all fault of our mayoress
@@nimbo2622Not racist, just reality.
@@nimbo2622 It's the fault of the woke Spaniards for accepting it.
Fr my moms wallet was stolen today in barcelona and the police found the wallet.The pollice officer said he knows that guy bcs he saw him on the cameras, and they still wont arrest him, the police officers will have more work, problems and stress if they keep not arresting thieves. (If you want to check the full story go on the newest comments and check all comments from 23rd/24th may)@@johnlesoudeur3653
I’ve never been robbed but I imagine it’s one of the most terrifying things you can go thru. Glad you are ok. It seems that no place is safe.
It’s old fashion, but I always ask for a paper map at the desk instead of looking through my iphone.
This is the way
Unfortunately, in Barcelona and Madrid there are a lot of theft crimes (especially pickpockets) which are largely committed by Romanians. The laws in Spain are weak and these criminals can be arrested over 100 tines and yet still back on the streets again to commit more crime.
They are East European Gypsies, this is their full time job :((
Yes you’re totally right…We got robbed in the hotel lobby in Madrid too
exactly the same thing happens at Greece with Albanians....the last 30+ years
Unfortunately in the US we are seeing the same soft punishment for crime.
Sounds more like NYC.
So sorry this happened to you. I appreciate you telling your story as I will be going there shortly + will now be ultra aware. Wishing you both a speedy recovery+ many happy+ safe travels in the future
When I was a young teen, my family went on a Disney cruise. On our Italy stop a seemingly 9 month pregnant woman in broad daylight robbed the couple sitting by us on the bus and out ran them when they came to their stop. She really seemed pregnant, it was really insane and I'm so glad nobody got hurt.
This is confusing, so they robbed the couple but not you and who you were with? Did the couple run from her or vice versa??? Super confusing story you told
I'm from Barcelona, first of all I'm terrible sorry about what happened to you... Unfortunately since some years ago there has being a plague of this kind of robbers. Fortunately the laws are starting to change and since once month ago this kind of robberies are being more persecuted. I'm sorry it didn't arrive on time to protect you... I hope the next time you come to Barcelona you will be able to enjoy it!
How has the law changed so far? Or what are they planning to change?
@@sorro4704 Because now the law has become harder against recidivism felons and there are periodical raids against specific thieve mafias such as the ones specialized in luxury watches.
Is it true it's latinos doing this?
Hey man my flight to Barcelona is very soon and i saw this video now im thinking twice, where should i stay to be most safe?
23/September/2023 I'm telling you guys right now from Barcelona center I swear nothing changed you still get robbed easily by either Algerians or Romanian or some low value Spanish poor young ladies that they need money for their addiction...so be careful in my experience as host at hotel, 90% of thief are Romanian and poor Spanish girls that addicted to drogs and Algerians
I am Spanish and I’m very sorry that this happened to you. Since some years ago Barcelona is in a free fall in terms of public safety. It is well known by Spaniards what Barcelona currently is, and many people (including me) have decided not to go again to that city unless it is extremely necessary. Sadly, groups of lads mostly from Morocco and Algeria are robbing people, specially if you look like a tourist, with almost complete impunity. And that’s actually the best thing that can happen to you in Barcelona if you get into trouble without even wanting it. Women who travel alone or women who travel with other women are also suffering sexual assaults pretty often, also from this kind of people. I think foreigners should be warned about this before going to Barcelona, because it became a pretty common thing. So please, take care if you go to Barcelona. And seriously think about changing your destination and come here to Madrid, our situation is not as bad as Barcelona's yet.
This is really misinformed. Barcelona is way safer now than it was before. People simply have access to social media and there are cameras in phones, so your perception has been altered, but stats are public domain. Theft with violence or intimidation (like the one portrayed in this video) went down 32% in 2021 with respect to 2019.
You're just repeating the propaganda most TV channels put out there because the Mayor of Barcelona is not right wing and elections are coming.
Spain has the 6th lowest crime rate in the world. But all bets are off in Barcelona known as the crime capital of Europe.
Actually the crime rate is lower than 2019 in Barcelona.
@@andreuc9155 I wonder what kind of data did you check, because El País (one of the most important Spanish news media) said on 16th February 2023 that sexual crimes rose 27% in 2022 compared to 2019. Anyways, in Spain the way crimes are counted is tricky. A silently stolen wallet count as 1 and a sexual assault, a violent robbery or even a murder count as 1 as well. You cannot just say that the crimes were reduced by number without checking specifically the violent crimes numbers. Barcelona is not well in that respect.
Come to Castellon , you have nice beach , taste restaurants , rivers with water like maldives in about 35km, everything what u need, is very safe city i live there
So glad you guys were ok & not further harmed. Thx for sharing . It will help many people. Love from CO
Yes so glad you’re both safe…I’ve been very concerned about you…you’re right it’s only a good. As we’ve gotten older I’ve stopped wearing my fancy jewelry, outfits and purses out as much because I felt vulnerable. My husband is 6-4 as well, but being in our 70’s makes a difference. Again so glad you’re safe and a couple of staycations sound healthy and fun. Take care.
You made the right call to not fight back or chase after them.
An article I read said that 9 times out of 10 criminals who are trying to mug you on the street will just leave after taking your things. They don’t want to be seen or heard so they just want to get out of there as fast as possible after mugging you. But if you try fight back your chances of getting seriously injured or killed go up exponentially.
The Smartest decision in that situation would be to just do what they want and walk away without getting seriously hurt.
But how do you know that the guys who are approaching you are just robbers and not kidnappers? If you are being targeted for kidnapping, you have to fight and risk everything, even your life, in the first few seconds when the perpetrators still don't have total control over you. Being captured by kidnappers is a fate worse than death.
Never entrust your life to someone who's scrupulous enough to steel your things in an assault. Your wellbeing is not on their list of priorities. Also never run after a fleeing thief.
That’s why we refuse to hand over our guns in the US.
So glad you guys are safe!! Must be pretty scary experience… My Friend is currently in Spain right now, so definitely making sure she keeps an eye out!
Ya know it takes a village. They see you and watch you long before the event happens. They have a plan in place when your still light hearted and happy. My mother put her bag on the seat of a taxi for one second while she grabbed a tip and just like that gone.
I am glad you both made it through, Thank you for sharing!! this definitely gives me more to think about when considering travel in the future
I doubt these were guys called Juan or Pedro
Yep, the unmentioned elephant in the room.
Projecting
he is a coward for not pointing that out.
We all know they're going to be immigrants from African countries, not Spanish people . Europe is a cesspit thanks to this mass immigration project .😊
They are Romanians, bosnians, Bulgarians.
Glad you are safe. Grew up in NYC and saw muggings right in-front of me and was a victim once.
Dang, I’m SO sorry you both endured that and so glad you’re safe !
Being outnumbered and not knowing if weapons is plenty reason to let go of a special watch. Kudos to you for keeping your head and to Andriana for running interference.
When I travelled in Europe, I was aware that a nice watch attracts like a bug to light.
Also, tourists- prime targets of thieves, have telltales. It seemed that most attention was paid to the person wearing a backpack and activewear, or, to the person who looks well-heeled (esp if in nice heels). Blending in seemed safest though it’s a shame we even have to think like that.
So glad you got your watch back. So glad you both are safe. The world is still your oyster.
I know a young scruffy looking backpacker who backpacked in Spain and lost his backpack and everything else after being confronted by someone with a knife and came home with no luggage. Nothing he could do he said except to hand over his backpack.
So glad you guys are home safe. Sorry this happened to you.
appreciate the honesty. many nomads victim blame or don’t admit when they get robbed because they don’t want to appear weak or get shamed for not being smarter or more careful (even if they took precautions)
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I was in Rome earlier this spring, and thank God my friend (who lives there) warned me that pickpockets are absolutely everywhere. She told me not to wear any nice jewellery or accessories and to not carry any cash or important documents in my bag. I had to clutch my bag in front of me every time I was out.
I'm Spanish living in Madrid. Sorry to hear hear about this. And I have to say I only go to Barcelona for business reasons, i don't travel to Barcelona for fun anymore. It is not safe
Migrants
@@thehigherevolutionary Exactly!
@@thehigherevolutionary not really maybe just poor Spaniards
@@jigsaw2253 no, it's not, all this cases all are illegal immigrants
@@alexdesfase yeah kid
Remarkable you got the watch back! Glad you guys are safe and absolutely great critical thinking, taking the time to assess the situation instead of immediately attacking them potentially saved your lives! I know I would have tried to fight them but after watching this I’d be more inclined to think instead of just react. Thank you for the video, this will be in the back of my mind when traveling.
I been pickpoketed twice in my life. Both times were in Barcelona. The first time, I was 19 years old and fought the person, and got it back. Then, 30 years later, a group of them " steamed" the subway on NYE and got me. Again I instantly realised I been pickpockets. I confronted them, but they were to many in numbers. Like you, I made a police report and eventually got reimbursed for my losses. I can also add the police were very nice to me too.
I just started travel vloging too, but it's the good, the bad and the ugly if anyone cares to peak
Lol I live in Barcelona for 4 years now. This doesn't surprise me at all.
What surprises me is that police was actually helpful. Probably one of the first people having a good experience with police in Barcelona especially as a tourist.
Failed State 😂
Glad you are OK. My cousin went to Barcelona as a tourist and had the same thing happen to her near her hôtel. Using Google maps on your phone to navigate is what alerts them to the fact that you are foreign tourists.
it happens all the time there
And going around flashing expensive watches ,jewelry , cameras etc doesn't help either
Wow, so glad you’re safe! Barcelona
was absolutely amazing when I visited a few years ago. Thanks for the reminder to be vigilant during holidays.
Just now saw this and feeling so bad for you and your wife! Really glad you guys are ok! Hopefully, you'll find yourself traveling abroad again when you are ready and this memory will fade. Prob will never go away completely but just enough to allow you and your wife to resume your enjoyment of traveling. God speed Dr!!💖
We leave for Barcelona in 2 weeks, so glad I’m seeing this now. I’ve been told to stay out of Las Ramblas at night.
I have been living in Barcelona for almost two years now and this is what scares me everyday
The same thing happened to me inside a major train station during a busy hour, but the police did not help me at all.
They could have checked the videos within the train station to see exactly what had happened, and who did it, yet they didn’t care.
You are very lucky that you have received help from the police and recovered your watch. Most importantly, I am glad that you guys are safe and nothing too serious happened.
Sadly, incidents like this happen more rampantly, even in broad daylight and people who witness crimes like this do not bother to help.
I hope that the government can do something about the growing number of crimes in this city every day.
This is caused by the increasing population of illegal immigrants and/or refugees in Spain due to their open door policy. These people are also victims, because of the system as they do not have work rights even after living here for several years.
How do they think they will survive ?
They will just continue living and surviving in this country at the expense of others.
I think that it is only fair to welcome refugees if they can manage to also provide for their primary needs and protect the interest of their own people (locals) where they can feel safe and be safe.
It is not just about exhibiting good political image, but also making things right.
The mayor and a lot of city officials are very corrupt.
Thanks for sharing. As Barcelona is one of my future destinations, it's good to know what can happen even in places you think you would be safe.
@@jglee6721 Honestly if you're set on visiting Barcelona my tip for you would be to dress like you're poor or go with a group of 5+ and don't split up. You won't be attacked for no reason. The thieves just want your valuables if it looks like you have any. It sucks because I don't think I'd give the same advice to anyone visiting basically any other city in Spain. Just my 2 cents from a resident in Spain of 15 years.
Thats the result of voting independentist/anti-system politicians. Ada Colau does not believe in police and law
These people living "at the expense of others" are the scum of society.
You did the right thing and glad you wouldn't have done anything differently. People questioning otherwise have obviously never been in that situation.
I was in Barcelona about 20 years ago. About 8 or so people went out to dinner at a nice restaurant. I was ready to go at about 9 pm .I asked the owner of the restaurant to call me a cab . He did but he would not allow me to stand outside at the front door to wait for the cab. He had the front door locked . When the cab came he walked me out and made sure I got in the cab safely. He was very nervous.
Also I know someone who ordered hot soup in Barcelona. She got extremely ill from a parasite and was in a hospital for a month. She lost about 40 pounds.
...and you hit it right on the spot. You were walking like at 9:30 at NIGHT. I used to work as a courtroom interpreter and would have to interpret regarding all types of crimes. One of the things that judges would say over and over again is, nothing good happens in the streets at night. When I travel I always make sure I'm back indoors and safe before it gets dark. Not that things don't happen during the day time but I think you understand what I mean. So sorry this happened to you.
This just happened to my husband in Barcelona on that street. And they took his watch. I’m so glad that he didn’t chase them. You are right about not fighting back and chasing them. My father’s friend died of stabb wounds while fighting his robber. I’m so glad that my husband is ok.
I’m so sorry for your father’s friend. No one should pass from such circumstances
Glad y’all are safe despite how terrifying that must have been!
Watched the whole video. Something really similar happened to me in Barcelona, I'm happy you got your stuff back though. Keep up the good work 👍🏼
I never wear bling or watches when I travel. I basically dress like a homeless man.
Relived to hear you both are OK, and super happy that you got back the watch, otherwise Cellini fan gang would put these goons' wanted posters on blast.
I felt my adrenaline kick in just listening to you, can't imagine how it must have actually felt. Totally normal to still feel shaken up. 2 guys on one scooter tailing you overseas is a tell tale sign that they've selected you and sketchy stuff is about to go down. Not much you can do aside from ducking into a store and hopefully shaking them off. Even then, they know this area and you're just a tourist.
Good call on not fighting or chasing them...they outnumber you, maybe armed, and it's over in seconds. They can have the watch, money, jewelry, whatever. But if they G-d forbid want to do worse things to you or Andriana, then it's game on to fight to escape. Hysterical tough as nails wife is a major plus.
You did the right thing by not fighting back, and I'm glad you are both safe. My husband was pick pocketed on the Metro in Barcelona- the only time in our travels something like that has happened. Fortunately he felt her going for his wallet and grabbed her by the wrist. She escaped off the train, but he still has his wallet. I'm a RN and love your videos btw.
Top tip, if you're getting robbed.... Get robbed. Don't turn a robbery into a murder. Good call
What watch were you wearing? My wife and I travel only on escorted tours after a similar incident in Madrid.
I'm really glad you are ok, so sorry this happened to you. I'm Spanish, not from BCN, but last time we visited I had a bad feeling when I was out with my husband (he is Chinese) and baby daughter. I realized we were being looked at a lot, he was being screened a lot...I decided to switch my language into Spanish immediately so they knew I was (probably) a local, and got into the first restaurant we found. Scary, I do think something was going on.
Thank God you and your wife are ok. As a person who is disabled I am always concerned about my safety, but most of the time the good people out way the bad. You have had a traumatic event happen to you, give yourselves time to recover. ❤️
You didn’t say where the thieves were from…
i hate it they cover the ilegal migrants
I lived in BCN for 5 years. Don't go down the side streets unless there are lots of people around. I never got robbed with violence, but got robbed when I was on the beach at night and someone crawled on their stomach and got my bag as there was a dip from where I was on the beach to the descent to the sea. I had my passport, credit cards, 300 in cash, and an ipad in there. I even had my phone stolen from my pocket while I was walking on the street in Barcelona. I think any area in center: Raval, Barceloneta, Gothic is dangerous. There are gangs who are trained to take things from you without violence (mostly metro/beach) and with violence. The violent ones are usually MENAs (an acronym that stands for unaccompanied minors in Spanish). Do not wear a purse or watch in Barcelona and be careful with taking your phone out. I've seen guys on motorbikes ride by and grab women's purses. This happened to a 60ish woman from S. Korea in 2018/2017 who was there to attend a meeting on crime (I think she was an ambassador or gov't official of some sort). She fell to the ground, developed a brain bleed, and died. I've also seen groups of guys in Barceloneta attack a group of around 5 German guys and girls and beat them up for their things. You are very smart that you didn't try to defend yourself as you can't even get pepper spray anywhere in BCN. Also, you have to understand the reason theft is so high in BCN, the amount is probably even more now, but if someone is caught stealing or attempting to steal something that's less than around 400 in value, they won't get in trouble.
In Barcelona, always avoid the area called El Raval, it is just next to the La Rambla.
That's my hood 😂
I’m so sorry that you went through this horrible incident. No one knows how they will react in a case like this until they unfortunately go through it. I’m glad neither one of you were too terrible hurt physically. Hopefully, you will go for therapy. I can hear the traumatization in your voice. You wouldn’t want this incident decrease your love and joy of travel. I will keep both of you in my prayers as you heal from this horrific incident.
ps. When you do travel again, you may want to talk to the concierge about safe and unsafe areas you may not know about. Find out too the best way to retaliate, how to get police there fast. Does the IPhone work the same way in other counties for police help. Just things to think about but hopefully never need to use.
I'm headed there next week. One of my wife's patients was robbed there last week by a group. They tore the watch off his wrist... A cop watched it all occur and did nothing.
Taxpayers dollars hard at work
OMG. This is scary. We were in the same Gothic district in Nov of last year after a dinner late at 11 pm through some thinly occupied area with guys hanging out talking loud I thought were having a good time. Now that i heard this story I will be extra careful and not even have my phone out looking for directions or talking on it as this could offer a phone grab opportunity. Bottom line being extra cautious and alert and not hang out late night is the key. I am glad you both are safe. A lesson we all should learn from this incident.
Very glad you are both safe and well. Here in New Zealand it is very rare to get mugged, however car/robberies are getting worse. I just read that some of the local Rural property owners have woken up and found their steel gate (from their driveway) has been stolen!!! People are getting desperate! 😭😕🙁
And all the jewellery shop hits! It’s getting terrible here! 😢
NZ is great compared to whats going on elsewhere
When I was in Miami my uber driver actually got robbed for his watch as well! Super scary. Glad you’re ok!
Thank you for sharing your experiences in Barcelona. Scary! Sorry to hear this happened. I'm planning to go to Barcelona will definitely will not wear anything valuable.
I hate that this happened to you. But the outcome was as good as it could possibly get. No major injuries, and you got your watch back!
I spent a week in Barcelona and I never even considered it being “dangerous”.
I’m glad all worked out as best as possible for you and a Andrianna, I’m sure you were both terrified.
I’m happy you two were safe and that you got your watch back. You did exactly what you were supposed to and God handled the rest 😇👍🏾
GOODNESS. This hit hard as my husband and I just travelled Spain, we were in Barcelona 3 weeks ago. I was also hyperaware, as I was mugged in Paris a few years back. We didn't wear any accessories out. But I always had my phone out too for Maps. Oofta. Such scary stuff. SO glad you guys are okay!!
i feel like people know when someone is not from that country. Almost like there's a stamp on any tourist. Even if you're trying NOT to look like a tourist lol.
keep your phone in your pocket and put on headphones for directions. You're more likely to look like a tourist and be target number 1.
Give me paper map. lol
it’s because of the horrible amount of immigrants that have entered Spain in the new generation, Barcelona is suffering from it the most. We, spanish people are desperate about this.
But in the politics level… nothing is being done to improve this, in fact is going worse with time.
West Africans are a problem everywhere in most countries performing theft and drug sells
it is racist to say this, and would be even more racist to take countermeasures!
Very sorry to hear about you’re experience in Barcelona, and pleased you were unharmed and got your property back.
I visited Barcelona a couple of weeks ago for half a day with my wife and 12 year old daughter while staying in nearby Salou. We went with a tour guide who left us to explore by ourselves for about 3 hours. She issued no cautions about street crime.
We walked for about 20-25 minutes from our drop off point at the train station to where we caught a taxi to the stunning Sagrada Familia Basilica. Happy to say we experienced only friendly helpful locals and never once felt uncomfortable or threatened by anyone we encountered.
We did come across what appeared to be homeless people in a park we cut through, but they were friendly and harmless. Being from the U.K. we are very pale skinned and were wearing our ‘tourist’ clothes, so obvious targets for street criminals, but we were not approached once. I’m average height 5’9”, and no street fighter, plus well past my prime, but felt safe.
We may just have been lucky, but your experience is a good lesson about staying alert and being aware of the potentially risky parts of foreign cities.