Feb 18 • 07:01 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

VIDEO: Resident forgets garage gate open, thieves steal boat and flee on foot in MG

Thieves stole a boat and trailer from a resident's garage in Uberlândia, Brazil, while the homeowner was unaware and occupied in the shower.

A resident in the Dona Zulmira neighborhood of Uberlândia, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region, experienced a theft when two men took advantage of an open garage door to steal a boat and trailer valued at R$ 80,000. The incident occurred on Saturday, the 14th, when the resident accidentally left the garage gate open and went into the shower. Surveillance footage from the home revealed that the entire theft took less than a minute, showcasing the brazen nature of the thieves.

According to the homeowner, who chose to remain anonymous, the thieves arrived at the property and first surveyed the inside of the garage. One of the men then entered the garage, maneuvered the trailer with the boat attached, and pulled it out, while his accomplice waited outside. Witnesses reported the incident, noting the swift and calculated approach of the criminals, who swiftly fled the scene on foot with the stolen goods in tow.

This incident highlights the increasing concerns about home security and crime in residential areas of Brazil. As the footage spread on social media, it serves as a reminder for residents to be vigilant about securing their properties, especially in light of growing incidents of thefts in neighborhoods, emphasizing the need for enhanced community awareness and preventative measures against crime.

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