Rome - Suspected burglar caught after sitting down with book
A would-be burglar in Rome was caught after stopping to read a book on Greek mythology in the middle of a robbery, Italian media report.
The 38-year-old reportedly gained access to a flat in the Italian capital's Prati district via the balcony but became distracted after picking up a book about Homer's Iliad on a bedside table.
The 71-year-old homeowner is said to have awoken and confronted the alleged thief, who was engrossed in the book.
News of the failed robbery attracted the attention of the book's author, who told local media he wanted to send the man a copy so he could "finish" his read.
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From prime ministers to pop icons and actors to aviators, Darling Point has long been a magnet for the rich and the famous, and it’s little wonder.
With magnificent views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to the west, views over Double Bay to the east and an outlook to the Heads facing north, it’s easy to see the appeal of this exclusive neighbourhood.
More than 87 per cent of its dwellings are apartments, with studios available for under $1 million.
Its larger apartments attract downsizers and the free-standing homes command some of Sydney’s highest prices.
Richardson & Wrench Double Bay agent Marion Badenoch is a long-term resident who is raising a family in the suburb and loves the peace and quiet.
“It’s a no-through peninsula position where there are plenty of young families and the kids can safely ride around the block,” she says.
“We will quite often walk to the dog park and ride the kids’ bikes down at Rushcutters Park. We’ll walk up to Potts Point, have dinner and then get an Uber home. Or we’ll run down to Double Bay’s Bakery Bleu for our bread on the weekend and walk home.”
The ferry runs into the city every half hour in peak time and Edgecliff Station is positioned on the suburb’s southern border.
Eat & drink
Exchange local news with your neighbours at Richie’s Cafe, where you can tuck into sweet treats with your coffee or get supplies for dinner.
There are sparkling water views and all your favourite breakfast and lunch classics at Navy Bear, set within the Royal Australian Navy Sailing Association Club, while Bei Amici offers relaxed service and dog-friendly pavement tables alongside inventive Swiss-Italian dishes each night from from Wednesday to Saturday.
Head to neighbouring Double Bay for many more bars and eateries.
See & do
It’s well worth strolling through the suburb’s leafy streets to fully appreciate the eclectic architecture, beautiful convict-built sandstone walls and hidden grottoes.
McKell Park offers a great vantage point for harbour activities and has manicured gardens popular with picnickers, while Rushcutters Bay Park is a shady oasis for families and fitness.
Sailors are spoilt for choice, including the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia – the home of the famous Sydney to Hobart yacht race and many more through the year – and there are two more clubs and multiple marinas.
Why Sydney's Darling Point is a magnet for the rich and famous
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Bonnie Wynne studied Writing and Cultural Studies at UTS, and completed her law degree at the University of Sydney. After a brief stint in legal publishing, she now works for the Australian government, deciphering ancient law tomes. She lives in Sydney with her cocker spaniel, Percival Hector (Canine Inspector). When she's not reading or writing, she can be found playing video games, booking her next holiday, or elbow-deep in flour. The Ninth Sorceress is her debut novel and the first book in her series, The Price of Magic.
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