An ambulance belonging to the City of Uberlândia was stolen early Friday morning in front of the Unidade de Atendimento Integrado (UAI) in the São Jorge neighborhood. The crime involved an armed man who threatened the ambulance driver. According to the military police, despite the alarming nature of the incident, the ambulance was located a few hours later in the Novo Mundo neighborhood, but the suspect responsible for the theft has not been identified or apprehended as of now.

The Municipal Health Department has reported the incident and has filed a police report while providing all necessary information for the ongoing investigation. The Department expressed concern over the event, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures for emergency services. Meanwhile, the Mission Sal da Terra, which manages the UAI São Jorge, confirmed that no injuries occurred during the incident and noted that their facility is equipped with internal monitoring and security services to maintain order and protect their property.

In response to the alarming theft of an emergency vehicle, which could potentially disrupt health services in the region, the organization indicated that they also coordinate with police forces for external security. Law enforcement was alerted immediately following the robbery and arrived at the site promptly. This incident raises significant concerns about the safety of emergency personnel and the potential risk to public health services, especially in light of the critical role that ambulances play in emergency medical responses.