In Piraí, Brazil, a 25-year-old man was apprehended in the act of stealing a bicycle on Thursday afternoon. The incident unfolded when the suspect barged into the local police station, claiming he was being chased by an enemy. Officers were dispatched to investigate his claims, leading them to a 54-year-old barber who reported having his bicycle stolen right in front of the police station. Following interrogation, it was revealed that the young man had taken the bicycle while the barber was occupied with a transaction in the vicinity.

The barber, upon realizing his bike was gone, enlisted the help of a motorcyclist to pursue the thief, who was pedaling away at high speed. In a twist of events, the suspect, aware that he was being followed, decided to head back to the police station to solicit assistance from the officers there. This turn of events quickly led to his apprehension when the police pieced together the timeline and circumstances of the theft.

The local police chief, Antônio Furtado, officially announced the arrest, affirming that the suspect was charged with theft and subsequently taken to the local jail. The situation highlights not only the challenges of urban crime but also emphasizes the sometimes ironic outcomes that can arise from such activities, particularly when fleeing wrongdoers inadvertently seek help from law enforcement.