Venetian Pickpocket Patrol Goes Viral on Social Media
- Monica Poli has patrolled Venice for pickpockets for decades as part of a citizen group.
- Poli's group recently joined social media, gaining a large following for her signature callouts.
- Poli uses her intuition to spot pickpockets and publicly call them out, but does not get violent.
- Her videos have gone viral online, turning her voice and catchphrase into a meme.
- Poli has ongoing support from police as she continues her patrols through Venice's streets.