A man involved in a series of robberies and rapes in Belém and Ananindeua has been arrested in a rural area of Capitão Poço, making him the last member of the group still at large.
A man suspected of involvement in a series of robberies and rapes in Belém and Ananindeua was arrested in Capitão Poço on Sunday, making him the final member of a criminal group that had been on the run. The investigation revealed that the victims had been targeted after requesting motorcycle taxi rides from events; the assailants would then divert their routes and take them to isolated areas where the crimes occurred. Reports show that other accomplices assisted in the criminal activities.
The pattern of the crimes began with a formal complaint lodged on December 14, 2025, followed by additional reports from four other women, all describing a similar modus operandi. According to the Civil Police, the arrested suspect was primarily responsible for approaching victims, offering transportation, and then leading them to locations with low traffic, where they were subsequently assaulted. The investigations had led to earlier arrests as part of the ongoing operations aimed at dismantling this criminal network.
Overall, this arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the case, potentially bringing some measure of relief to the victims and the community affected by these crimes. The investigations continue, as authorities remain vigilant in addressing safety concerns within the area to prevent further incidents of this nature and to protect vulnerable individuals from similar attacks.
