One 23 year old manconsidered by police as one of the most violent thieves from the city of São Paulo, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon (26), in Heliopolisin the south zone of the capital of São Paulo.
According to investigations, he is suspected of involvement in with three attempts and one completed, in addition to robberies and extortion.
We captured one of the biggest thieves in São Paulo, without a doubt one of the most violent there was. This prison means a lot to us and will save many lives.
The arrest occurred after a operation mounted by the police to surround the suspect in the community where he used to hide.
During the siege, he fell from the vehicle. Right away, He tried to flee on foot and attacked one of the police officers, but ended up being arrested.. During the action, the suspect’s motorcycle and cell phone were seized.
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The man has a criminal record for robbery and, throughout the investigation, was recognized by several victims. The incident was recorded in the 16th Police District such as capturing a wanted person and locating and seizing an object.
How did he act?
According to the police, the suspect worked with accomplices in the south and east zones of São Paulo. The group had target car drivers and .
Investigations also indicate that he in robberies. In December 2025, during an attempted robbery in Vila Prudente, he allegedly shot a reserve military police officer.
*Under the supervision of Rafael Saldanha
