Feb 18 • 18:46 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil Folha (PT)

Gang steals jewels valued at R$ 1 million in southern São Paulo

Armed criminals invaded a jewelry store in southern São Paulo, stealing jewels worth R$ 1 million.

In the early hours of Monday, an armed gang invaded a jewelry store located in the southern region of São Paulo, executing a meticulously planned theft that resulted in the loss of jewels and silverware valued at R$ 1 million. The burglary occurred on Alameda Maracatins, where the store's owner discovered the premises ransacked and damaged. The incident prompted a swift response from the Military Police, yet no arrests have been made as the criminal suspects evaded capture and the stolen items remain undiscovered.

The gang's brazen approach included disabling the store's surveillance cameras and removing wiring from the monitoring system, indicating a premeditated strategy to carry out their crime without being detected. This theft is particularly notable not just for its sheer value, but also for the organized manner in which the criminals executed it. Additional items taken during the heist also included a silver cutlery set along with valuable dishes and trays, which significantly adds to the crime's impact on the local business community.

As investigations are ongoing at the 27th Police District (Ibirapuera), authorities are keen to identify the perpetrators and gain insight into the sophisticated operation behind this theft. This burglary raises concerns about security in the area, underscoring the need for enhanced protective measures for jewelers and other high-value retailers to prevent further incidents in the future.

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