A man was rescued by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Brazil after being found tied up inside the trunk of a stolen vehicle following a police chase on the BR-116 highway, in Itaobim, Minas Gerais. The incident took place on Saturday night, when police were patrolling the area with an emphasis on crime prevention. When officers signaled for a vehicle with license plates from Sergipe to stop, the driver refused and sped away, leading to a pursuit that lasted approximately five kilometers.

During the chase, the suspect abandoned the stolen vehicle and fled on foot into nearby woods. When police approached the abandoned car, they heard cries coming from the trunk. Upon opening it, they discovered the victim bound and in distress. The man reported that he had been kidnapped a few hours prior to his rescue and had been held against his will, likely indicating a more extensive pattern of criminal activity in the area.

Authorities are now searching for the fugitive driver, who remains at large as of the latest updates. This incident raises concerns about rising crime rates and violent incidents on Brazilian highways, thus increasing the urgency for law enforcement to address such crimes effectively. The police continue to investigate the driver's whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping, which could point to larger criminal networks operating in the region.