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Man is arrested after stealing van and kidnapping driver on Índio Tibiriçá highway, in Suzano

By 365 Breaking News Editorial Team August 13, 2026 at 09:14 2 min read Mogi das Cruzes e Suzano

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The teams began searching and located the vehicle. The police ordered them to stop, but the man driving the van did not comply and fled along the highway.

The suspect drove the vehicle into a wooded area, abandoned the van and continued to flee on foot.
With the support of other teams, the police surrounded the area and located the man on Estrada do Samuel.

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Stolen van was recovered in Suzano Reproduction / PM A man was arrested after stealing a van and kidnapping the driver on Wednesday night (12), in Suzano. ? Click to follow the g1 Mogi das Cruzes e Suzano channel on WhatsApp According to the Military Police, agents were patrolling the Índio Tibiriçá Highway when they received information that the van had left the route and that it was not possible to contact the driver. The teams began searching and located the vehicle. The police ordered them to stop, but the man driving the van did not comply and fled along the highway. The suspect drove the vehicle into a wooded area, abandoned the van and continued to flee on foot. With the support of other teams, the police surrounded the area and located the man on Estrada do Samuel.

The driver was also located and released. The van is stickered with São Paulo City Hall identification. g1 requested a note from the city administration and is awaiting information on the case. The man was taken to the Suzano Central Police District. He remained in prison and was at the disposal of Justice. Watch more news about Alto Tietê