Gang is arrested on suspicion of stealing a truck and kidnapping a driver in Itatiba
Four individuals have been arrested in Itatiba, Brazil, for stealing a truck and kidnapping the driver.
Four suspects were arrested on Friday in Itatiba, São Paulo, for allegedly stealing a truck and kidnapping its driver. The incident occurred when the driver was sleeping at a gas station, and three individuals approached him, subduing him before taking him to a hideout. The police suspected suspicious activity and intervened at the crime scene where they discovered the suspects dismantling the stolen vehicle.
Upon responding to the scene, the authorities found the three suspects attempting to break apart the stolen truck, alongside the fourth suspect who was trying to escape in another vehicle. All four individuals were apprehended, revealing a disturbing case of vehicle theft compounded by kidnapping. Additionally, police seized a signal jammer from the suspects, indicating premeditated intent to evade detection.
The investigation is being conducted by the DIG (Direção de Investigações Gerais) in Jundiaí, São Paulo, where further details about the criminal network involved could emerge. This incident raises significant concerns about safety and security in the region, highlighting the persistence of criminal activities related to vehicle theft and kidnapping in Brazil.