In the morning on Tuesday, two assailants dressed in fake uniforms of garbage collectors tried to rob a couple who were running on Rua dos Mundurucus in the Jurunas neighborhood of Belém. Security camera footage captured the exact moment of the crime, documenting how the victims were approached. As one of the robbers approached on foot, seemingly armed, he attempted to dominate the couple, resulting in a struggle with the male victim.

During the attempted robbery, the male victim fought back, engaging in a physical altercation with one of the suspects, while the other robber arrived on a motorcycle for support. The two criminals fled from the scene shortly after, and it remains unclear if they took any belongings from the victims. The incident quickly gained attention on social media, provoking outrage among local residents who are demanding increased security measures in the area.

The incident underscores the rising concern over safety in Belém, particularly in busy areas like Rua dos Mundurucus, which is known to be frequented by joggers and pedestrians. Local residents expressed their indignation over the use of fake uniforms from Ciclus Amazônia, the company responsible for urban cleaning, as it raises questions about safety protocols and enforcement surrounding criminal activities.