Feb 18 • 17:01 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

VIDEO: Man arrested for attempting to film a woman in a supermarket bathroom in Uberlândia

A 43-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment after being caught trying to film a woman in a supermarket bathroom in Uberlândia, Brazil.

In a troubling incident in Uberlândia, Brazil, a 43-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment after being discovered in the women’s bathroom of a supermarket. The man was caught attempting to film a 26-year-old victim from above a bathroom stall. The incident escalated when another woman, who entered the bathroom and saw the man’s actions, confronted him, prompting the suspect to physically threaten the two women.

The victim initially entered the restroom unaware of the man’s presence, highlighting the vulnerability women face in public spaces. When the confrontation occurred, the man attempted to assault the women, demonstrating a disregard for their safety. Fortunately, the two women managed to escape and lock the man inside the bathroom until the police arrived, showcasing their quick thinking in a dangerous situation.

Upon questioning by law enforcement, the suspect provided a false identity and issued threats to the women, adding charges of identity fraud and intimidation to the already serious allegations. He was arrested on charges including sexual harassment, assault, and making threats, reflecting the legal consequences of such behavior as authorities clamp down on incidents of sexual violence in public spaces.

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