In Cocal, Piauí, a man named Francinaldo Xavier de Sousa was apprehended after he broke into a residence, stole a gas cylinder, and physically assaulted the homeowner. The crime was discovered when the victim noticed the suspect's dog had been left behind in his home, leading to the eventual arrest of the perpetrator.

The incident occurred on Friday, with security footage capturing Francinaldo arriving at the victim's home on foot, accompanied by his dog. The video shows him entering the house with the animal and leaving alone while carrying stolen goods including a gas cylinder and a bicycle. The victim, who had been sleeping during the break-in, was startled awake by the presence of an unfamiliar dog in his residence.

After realizing the theft, the victim released the dog and was informed by neighbors that the suspect had passed by carrying the gas cylinder. The police reported that the dog ultimately led the victim to Francinaldo’s home, where he was recognized for past minor crimes. When the victim confronted him about the stolen cylinder, he was reportedly attacked in return, further highlighting the dangerous nature of this crime.