Feb 14 • 19:09 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

After robbery, man returns to the scene to intimidate victims and ends up arrested in Cabo Frio

A man was arrested less than 24 hours after robbing a store in Cabo Frio, Brazil, when he returned to the scene to intimidate witnesses.

In Cabo Frio, Brazil, a man was apprehended by police less than a day after conducting a robbery on Rua dos Biquínis. The robbery took place on Thursday, October 12, where the man reportedly stole R$ 392 from a cash register of a commercial establishment. His arrest occurred on Friday, October 13, as he returned to the scene to intimidate the employees who had witnessed the crime against him.

Local law enforcement, specifically the Robbery and Theft Sector of the Cabo Frio Police Department, acted quickly upon learning of the robbery. The police initiated an investigation that included analyzing security camera footage, leading to the identification of the suspect. The authorities were actively searching for him and received tips that he was returning to Rua dos Biquínis, likely looking to confront the witnesses.

The situation escalated as the suspect's attempt to intimidate the witnesses did not go unnoticed, resulting in his arrest by police officers, who were also supported by a special service unit from the local city hall. This incident not only highlights the swift response of law enforcement but also raises concerns regarding the safety of witnesses in robbery cases and the potential for retaliatory actions by perpetrators.

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