Feb 24 • 12:58 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

VIDEO: man climbs building to steal from shop, gets stuck on balcony and needs to be rescued with a ladder in Curitiba

A man attempting to steal from a shop in Curitiba got stuck on a balcony and had to be rescued by firefighters.

In Curitiba, Brazil, a man tried to scale a building to steal from a shop but ended up getting trapped on a balcony approximately six meters high. The incident occurred early on Tuesday morning when police received reports of two individuals attempting to climb the walls of a building on Rua Tibagi in the city center. Upon arrival, they found one suspect but were informed that the second had fled the scene.

The police initiated a search in the area, collaborating with the local fire department, which employed a rescue ladder to locate the second individual who was hiding on the balcony. After he was rescued and brought down safely, he was taken into custody by the authorities. The police also seized tools that the suspects intended to use to break into the store, further implicating them in the attempted robbery.

Both men were arrested in the act and were facing charges related to theft and attempted burglary. This incident highlights not only the risks associated with criminal activity but also the swift response from law enforcement and emergency services in ensuring public safety and apprehending offenders.

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