In the morning of Friday, the 20th, a man was arrested after he invaded the Santa Cruz School located in the West Zone of São Paulo. The incident occurred as the man attempted to escape from law enforcement after a failed burglary attempt at a nearby residence. Residents of Vila Madalena alerted the police about the suspicious activity when they saw the man trying to break into a house, prompting the authorities to respond swiftly to the scene.

As the police were tracking the suspects, they discovered a getaway vehicle containing three masked men. Upon noticing the police presence, the individuals attempted to flee the scene, leading to a chaotic chase through the neighborhood. During their escape, they discarded stolen jewelry out of the car window, which was later recovered by the police. The getaway car was eventually stopped after crashing, leading to the apprehension of three suspects, while the police also discovered that the vehicle was rented and had altered license plates.

In the midst of the pursuit, one suspect managed to escape on foot, jumping over the wall of Santa Cruz School. This led to heightened security concerns, prompting quick action from law enforcement to apprehend the individual who had intruded into the school grounds. The event underscores the need for community vigilance and rapid police response in dealing with local crime incidents, particularly when they intersect with public spaces like schools.