Two men were apprehended on Tuesday afternoon after attempting to rob a woman in the Pedreira neighborhood of Belém, Brazil. The victims reported that the suspects approached her in front of a supermarket, and during the robbery, she was injured, prompting immediate action from bystanders. Following the crime, the suspects fled the scene on a motorcycle but crashed into a car while escaping, falling to the ground in front of gathered onlookers.

Witnesses captured footage of the men on the ground, where they were subjected to physical reprisals by bystanders before the Police Military arrived to manage the situation. The police successfully dispersed the crowd and arrested the two suspects, who were then transported to the Seccional da Sacramenta for formal charges of robbery. The authorities provided updates indicating that the victim received medical attention for her injuries sustained during the incident.

This incident underscores ongoing concerns about public safety in urban areas of Brazil, particularly as robbery attempts remain frequent in neighborhoods such as Pedreira. The public's involvement in seeking justice, despite the risks involved, highlights complex dynamics between law enforcement and community responses to crime. While the quick response led to the suspects' arrests, the need for preventative measures against such crimes continues to be a pressing issue for local authorities.