On the morning of Tuesday, June 17, a pedestrian was robbed in the Jockey neighborhood of Campos dos Goytacazes, as shown in footage from a security camera. The incident occurred around 5:50 AM when the victim was approached by a man on a motorcycle who stopped in front of her. The woman, complying with the situation, placed her cell phone on the roof of a parked car before stepping away. The assailant, who was wearing a hoodie, quickly took the phone and fled the scene.

The video of the robbery has since been circulated on social media, leading to significant concern among local residents, many of whom shared similar accounts of recent thefts in the neighborhood. This incident highlights an alarming trend of increasing street crime in Campos dos Goytacazes, with locals expressing fears for their safety during daily activities. The prevalence of such crimes has spurred discussions about public safety and the need for increased security measures in the area.

According to statistics from the Instituto de Segurança Pública (ISP), 26 cases of cell phone theft have been reported in just the first two months of the year in Campos dos Goytacazes. Specifically, there were 11 reports in February within the Central area, along with two additional incidents in the Guarus region. Such numbers indicate a growing problem with street crime that may require urgent attention from local authorities and a collective response from the community.