Feb 16 • 10:30 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Bazar is the target of three invasions in less than 60 days in RS; see images

A bazar in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil has been invaded three times within the last 52 days, with the most recent incident seeing the thief stealing around R$ 10,000 worth of goods.

A bazar located in Novo Hamburgo, in the Vales Region of Brazil, has suffered its third invasion in 52 days. The latest event occurred on Sunday when a man broke in, ransacked the cash register, and made off with approximately R$ 10,000 worth of merchandise in a span of just four minutes. The intruder left behind a crowbar, and while a bystander attempted to apprehend him, he successfully escaped.

The first invasion of this series happened on December 25 of the previous year, lasting roughly 40 seconds. During this initial break-in, the perpetrator smashed a glass door to gain entry and quickly took several items before fleeing. The second incident occurred on January 11, where another quick invasion took place, and the thief stole around R$ 3,000 worth of goods within 50 seconds.

In response to these recurring incidents, Sul Bazar publicly condemned the actions on social media, expressing that it is "unacceptable for entrepreneurs, collaborators, and employees to face such dangers." These repeated invasions raise concerns about safety and crime in the area, highlighting the need for increased security measures for local businesses amidst rising criminal activity.

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