The bust depicting the actress Anna Magnani was torn down during the night from the niche in via della Pelliccia in the Trastevere district of Rome.
Local police officers from the Spe (Emergency Public Security) group were on site carrying out nightlife controls.
The bust, taken away, was later found not far away.
Investigations are underway to trace those responsible.
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