Mar 19 • 06:00 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

VIDEO: Thief breaks into party store and steals Easter eggs in MG

A thief broke into a party supply store in Araguari, Brazil, and stole 30 mini Easter eggs during the early hours of Sunday.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, a party supply store in Araguari, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Brazil, was burglarized by a thief who made off with 30 mini Easter eggs. The theft occurred at approximately 4:40 AM at a store situated on Avenida Coronel Theodolino Pereira de Araújo in the city center. Surveillance footage captures the suspect inside the shop, stealing three buckets filled with mini chocolate eggs weighing around 600 grams each.

The theft has raised concerns among local business owners, as it highlights the ongoing issue of crime in the region. Witnesses and investigators reported that after the theft, the suspect managed to evade capture despite efforts by the Military Police (PM) to locate him. No arrests have been made, and the case has now been passed to the Civil Police, who will continue the investigations to apprehend the thief and recover the stolen goods.

Community members are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities in the area, especially with the Easter holiday approaching, which typically sees increased retail activity. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of enhancing security measures in local businesses to deter such opportunistic crimes and maintain a safe shopping environment for residents.

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