Stolen car recovered after police chase on RJ-106, in Iguaba Grande
A stolen vehicle was recovered following a police chase on the RJ-106 highway in Iguaba Grande, Brazil, with the driver arrested.
A police pursuit in Iguaba Grande, located in the Rio de Janeiro region, led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle on the night of Friday, September 6. The car was initially flagged by the municipal monitoring center as it was suspected of cloning while traveling along the RJ-106 highway. Police units on patrol were alerted and initiated a chase after confirming the vehicle's suspicious nature.
The police successfully intercepted the car and apprehended the driver, subsequently transporting both the vehicle and the individual to the Iguaba Grande Police Station. Upon arriving at the station, the vehicle underwent a verification process, which confirmed that it was indeed a stolen car, reported stolen in 2023 from the Campo Grande area, located in the western region of Rio de Janeiro.
This incident highlights ongoing issues related to vehicle theft and cloning in Brazil, as authorities continue to tackle these crimes through rigorous monitoring and police enforcement. The recovery serves as a testament to the effectiveness of police vigilance in curtailing auto theft and ensuring public safety in the region.