Los Angeles May 26 (IANS) "Greys Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo says she had her purse snatched by a thief while she was on a vacation in Italy.
She took to Instagram on Friday to share her experience reports etonline.com.
"My purse was stolen from right under my nose " posted Pompeo after thanking local police for their help.
The 48-year-old added: "I blame the rose! But Grazia to whoever stole it for dropping it on the street exactly intact I was tracking my phone and chasing you down... had I caught you... it would not have ended well for you...I am nice but let s not forget my heritage... NAPOLITANO."
Adding several Italian phrases the star who is married to Chris Ivery then asked followers to "forgive my horrible Italian".
But Pompeo s caption did not escape the notice of her "Grey s Anatomy" co-star Giacomo Gianniotti who was born in Rome and speaks fluent Italian.
"Cmon Ellen! You didn t hit up your boy for an Italian translation? Haha I ll be there in July and I ll be on the prowl for your boy he doesn t stand a chance. Glad you are safe " he commented on her post.

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