Video shows teenager driving stolen car before running over two women and being apprehended
A teenager in Teresina, Brazil, was apprehended after running over two women while driving a stolen car, having recorded a bragging video moments before the incident.
In Teresina, Brazil, a teenager recorded a video bragging about driving a car he allegedly stole, just moments before he ran over two women and was subsequently apprehended by the police. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, sparking significant attention from law enforcement and local media. The authorities have blurred the identities of the teenager and his accomplices in adherence to child protection laws in Brazil, as they are all minors.
The video circulating online shows the adolescent boasting about the stolen vehicle, and he is seen engaging in specific hand gestures with an accomplice that the police are investigating for potential links to a criminal gang. Additionally, he filmed another teenager driving a different stolen car shortly before the collision occurred, indicating a possible pattern of theft and reckless behavior among the youths involved.
Police officials have confirmed that two women were injured in the incident and that investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the criminal activities tied to this group of minors. The Department of Vehicle Theft and Robbery is actively pursuing additional leads to ensure accountability and prevent further incidents involving juvenile offenders in the region.