A celebration ruined by a serious episode: during the night between Friday and Saturday, unknown persons entered the house of the new priors of San Francesco, taking away gold and precious objects. The discovery was made only on Saturday afternoon, upon returning from the convivial lunch of S'Arbore, the final moment of the handover of the sanctuary of Lula.
The robbery – The thieves acted at night, forcing entry to the home in Corte, on the outskirts of Nuoro, taking advantage of the absence of the homeowners. Once inside, they ransacked everything, managing to steal several valuables, the amount of which is still being ascertained. The celebrations for the return home were abruptly interrupted by a very unpleasant surprise. In an instant, the joy for the new role turned into bitterness. Giovanni Farina and Daniela Marongiu had just replaced Ivan Mariane and Maura Cavada in the role of priors, a central role in the tradition of the pilgrimage to Lula. The celebration, felt by the community, was thus marked by this vile gesture.
The investigations – The Scientific Police are on site. The Police are analyzing the images from the security cameras in the area and collecting testimonies to find those responsible. The community, deeply affected, has gathered around the new priors, expressing closeness and indignation. An appeal is made to everyone's civic sense: anyone who has noticed suspicious movements or has information is invited to contact the police. The priors, elected by the community, have the task of safeguarding every phase of the festival, keeping alive a heritage of faith and tradition that has been handed down for generations. The gesture has not only affected them, but symbolically, all the faithful.
(Online Union)
