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After two thieves stole a Rolex from a driver in southern Italy, the owner of the watch ran over the two men while they were on the run.
According to media reports on Saturday, the thieves approached the 26-year-old driver on a scooter near Naples the night before.
They threatened him with a pistol, whereupon he gave out his expensive watch - and then went into pursuit.
During the rapid escape, the thieves fell with the scooter, the young man ran them over.
Both were dead on the spot.
The driver turned himself in to the police in Marano after the incident.
His statements were confirmed by witnesses, reported the daily newspaper "Il Corriere della Sera".
The alleged thieves, 30 and 40 years old, are known criminals with a long criminal record.
A pistol with the serial number removed and a watch were found at the scene of the accident.
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