In the early hours of Friday, September 20, a couple was caught on security cameras robbing a pharmacy in Franca, São Paulo. The footage shows the duo entering the establishment on Avenida Nelson Nogueira, where they threatened employees with a stun gun to gain control of the situation. Afterward, they went on to steal weight loss pens from the refrigerator and cash from the register, resulting in a loss estimated at around 16,000 Brazilian reais.

Following the incident, the employees reported that the assailants fled the scene heading towards the nearby Unidade de Pronto Atendimento (UPA) in the Jardim Annita neighborhood. Despite the police conducting searches in the western zone near the pharmacy, no suspects were located. The local police have confirmed they will investigate the crime to apprehend the suspects and understand the circumstances of the robbery.

This incident highlights the growing concern regarding criminal activities in urban areas of Brazil, particularly as they pertain to pharmacies and healthcare settings. The use of a stun gun in the robbery points to an escalation in criminal methods, prompting discussions on safety measures for employees in such establishments. As investigations proceed, local authorities are urged to enhance security protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.