Slovenian coast hit by beach thefts, hotel burglary, and violent beach fight

Coastal Slovenian police have reported a series of incidents including multiple thefts from beach bags, a hotel room burglary, and a violent physical confrontation on a Portorož beach over the weekend.

Thieves targeted unsuspecting beachgoers in Izola and Portorož, stealing wallets and mobile phones from bags left unattended on sunbeds or near the water. In one instance, a 76-year-old woman lost approximately 600 euros worth of belongings, including two mobile phones and glasses, while she was swimming. Another victim, a 56-year-old Slovakian tourist, had her backpack containing 300 euros in cash, a phone, and important cards stolen while she was in the sea.

Beyond beachside larceny, police also investigated a hotel room burglary in Izola where two backpacks and two passports were stolen, causing an estimated 2000 euros in damages. Additionally, several mobile phones were taken from various locations, including one from outside a bar in Portorož and another being charged near restrooms in Lucija. A Dutch tourist also suffered a significant loss when a camera and equipment worth around 1700 euros were stolen from his car, which was broken into overnight.

The weekend's incidents culminated in a physical fight on the Portorož beach late Saturday evening. According to initial reports, the altercation involved two groups and resulted in injuries, including a 24-year-old man suffering a bleeding head wound. Police are continuing their investigations into all reported cases.