In an unusual turn of events, a man was apprehended shortly after robbing a pharmacy in Toledo, Paraná, due to the bizarre decision to provide his Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas (CPF) number before committing the crime. The incident occurred around midnight when the suspect entered the pharmacy as a customer, selected several items, and approached the cash register where he registered his CPF for purchase. Just after completing this, he announced the robbery, pretending to be armed and demanding cash from the employee.

The employee complied with his demands, handing over approximately R$ 467 in cash along with the four bags of products he had selected. His use of the CPF proved to be a critical mistake, allowing law enforcement to quickly trace the registration back to him. Within hours, the police were able to locate the suspect, leading to his arrest shortly after the robbery took place, underscoring the importance of thorough police work and the effectiveness of cooperation between business registries and law enforcement.

This incident raises questions about the safety protocols at local businesses during cash transactions and reveals a strange intersection of compliance and crime. While the suspect perhaps believed that providing his CPF would lend legitimacy to his actions, it ironically led to his swift capture, highlighting how modern registries can aid law enforcement in real-time scenarios. In light of this event, local pharmacies and businesses might need to reconsider their security measures to better protect their employees and patrons from similar incidents in the future.