A 13-year-old girl who had been reported missing was found by the Civil Police in Araruama, part of the Rio de Janeiro region, after her mother lodged a missing person's report. The girl was discovered in a precarious living situation, along with another adolescent in a small room, which was sparsely furnished with just a mattress and littered with containers of a substance known as 'lança-perfume.' The police investigation revealed alarming details about the girl's circumstances prior to her disappearance.

In her testimony, the victim disclosed that she had been engaging in sexual relations with a 19-year-old man living at the same location. This revelation led the police to identify the suspect, who already had a criminal record for drug trafficking, raising serious concerns about the environment and safety of minors in the area. The young girl's mother reportedly had no prior knowledge of her daughter’s relationship with the older man, highlighting issues of parental awareness and the vulnerability of teenagers.

As police continued their investigation, the suspect attempted to evade capture upon spotting law enforcement officers in the vicinity. He fled on foot, navigating through abandoned properties in an apparent effort to escape. This case underscores the critical need for increased attention to the safety of minors, especially in communities struggling with drug-related issues and the potential exploitation of young individuals by older predators.