A woman was assaulted and had her car stolen in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, on the night of October 19, with the assailant attacking her as she was in her vehicle preparing to exit a parking lot.
On the evening of October 19, a woman was violently assaulted and had her car stolen in Angra dos Reis, Brazil. The incident occurred around 9:15 PM in the Santa Rita do Bracuí area, where footage captured by TV Rio Sul shows the victim inside her car when the suspect approached. The assailant opened the door, attempted to drag the woman out, and assaulted her before escaping with her vehicle.
Fortunately, the victim only sustained minor injuries and was reported to be in good health after the incident. She promptly reported the assault to the police at the Angra dos Reis station the following morning on October 20. The local police have been investigating the crime and have confirmed that the stolen vehicle was later recovered in the nearby town of Paraty, although the suspect had not been identified or apprehended at the time of this report.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about personal safety in public spaces, particularly in parking areas where victims may be vulnerable. Local authorities are under pressure to improve security and prevent such violent crimes in the region, as the safety of residents and visitors remains a significant issue in Angra dos Reis, a popular tourist destination.
