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Popular wedding photographer Oly Ruiz was saddened after his team lost their luggage and equipment in Rome due to robbery.

Oly, owner and photographer of Metrophoto, shared their harrowing experience in the capital of Italy.

In a short video documenting what happened, Oly even showed that the robbers broke the glass of the car they were using. On Facebook, he captioned the video saying, “What was a great start to the trip took an unfortunate turn all of a sudden.

“The only luggage we were able to keep because we brought them with us are my roller which has my camera and laptop and the videographers' camera bags. Marione lost his gear AND passport.”

Based on the video, they also asked help from the Italian police about the matter.

“Went to the police station to file a report, but it was closed already. No AirTags on any of the bags, not really sure how the police can help.”

Oly added, “Had to inform our clients because we are shooting at 6am the next day. At least with complete gear now, but likely almost the same clothes.”

“The day turned really bad. We had dinner in Rome, well it's our fault. We left some of our luggages in the car and when we went back. The car's [window] was broken and all the luggage's that was there were stolen. So, yeah there's nothing that we can do.”

It was not clear when the robbery happened but robbery cases are a major problem in several Italian cities.

According to agenzianova.com in May 2025, crime incidents in Rome have increased 23.5 percent in the last five years with robbery-related incidents leading the list.

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