Eight people were robbed at a parking lot in downtown Campinas, Brazil, by armed criminals who threatened the victims and stole various high-value items.
On Saturday evening, security cameras recorded an armed robbery at a parking lot on Rua Álvares Machado in downtown Campinas, Brazil. At around 6 PM, eight victims were targeted by a group of criminals who had previously stolen a vehicle shortly before the incident. The robbers, who remained inside the stolen vehicle for a few minutes, backed into the parking lot and announced the heist, compelling the victims to lie on the ground and hand over their belongings.
The robbery involved significant theft of valuable items, with the owners reporting losses that included a gold chain worth R$ 15,000, a gold bracelet valued at R$ 20,000, and an iPhone 17 Pro Max costing R$ 11,000. Additionally, the criminals made off with R$ 6,180 in cash, wallets, house keys, and multiple mobile phones. The audacity of the crime was underscored by one of the assailants attempting to break into a luxury car parked in the same lot.
As of the time of reporting, law enforcement had not yet apprehended any of the suspects involved in this violent robbery. The incident has sparked concern within the community about safety in public places, especially as it highlights the growing issue of violent crime in urban settings in Brazil. The establishment owner expressed fears about the security measures needed to protect patrons and their belongings in such environments.
