The Civil Police in Marília, São Paulo, is currently investigating a trio of suspects believed to be involved in a series of thefts targeting elderly individuals aboard public transportation. Two incidents with similar characteristics occurred on the same day, involving victims aged 72 and 75. The method of operation seems to involve distraction techniques, which allowed the thieves to swiftly take wallets from their targets without immediate detection.

In one reported case, a retired individual only realized that his wallet had been stolen after the three suspects, comprised of two women and one man, exited the bus. The victim subsequently discovered that his credit card had been used for purchases amounting to about R$ 6,000. In another incident, an elderly woman had her purse taken at an urban terminal during a commotion at the bus entrance, losing not only cash but also several bank cards, indicating a continued targeting strategy by the suspects.

The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of elderly passengers using public transport, prompting the local police to ramp up their investigations. The identification of the suspects is a priority for law enforcement, as they seek to prevent further incidents and ensure the safety of vulnerable groups in the community. The investigations are ongoing as authorities work to gather more evidence and potentially apprehend the suspects responsible for these thefts.