Feb 20 • 13:33 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Man arrested after stealing gold chain in the Área Verde neighborhood

A man was arrested after robbing a victim at gunpoint for a gold chain in Santarém, Brazil.

The incident occurred around 6:50 PM in the Área Verde neighborhood of Santarém, Brazil, where a man was assaulted by two individuals on a motorcycle. One of the suspects threatened the victim with a .32 caliber revolver and stole a gold chain weighing approximately 16 grams, which featured a medal with the letter 'M'. The police were alerted and quickly started an investigation, reviewing footage from a nearby store that captured the robbery and led to the identification of a second motorcycle allegedly assisting the robbery.

Following the identification of the getaway vehicle's license plate, military police, supported by units from the 35th Battalion, managed to locate the primary suspect driving a motorcycle matching the description. After pursuing him, the police successfully apprehended the suspect on Avenida Dom Frederico. The quick response by law enforcement highlights the effectiveness of surveillance technology in enhancing public safety and aiding in criminal investigations.

This robbery incident sheds light on the ongoing issues of crime in urban communities in Brazil, raising concerns about public safety and the measures that can be taken to prevent such occurrences in the future. It emphasizes the necessity for stronger law enforcement presence and the importance of community vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities to combat crime effectively.

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