Criminals take family hostage and steal US$10,000, weapons and jewelry in Governador Valadares Photo: Disclosure A family was taken hostage during a robbery at a house in the Vale do Sol neighborhood, in Governador Valadares, on Wednesday afternoon (22). According to the Military Police, three criminals invaded the property, captured the residents and fled with firearms, ammunition, around US$10,000, jewelry and a cell phone. Hours later, a man was arrested on suspicion of participation in the crime. According to the PM, the action began around 2:30 pm, when a resident arrived home. She was approached by an armed man, forced to get out of the truck and open the gate of the residence. At that moment, another criminal entered the property. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp Inside the house, the robbers captured the victim's husband, a 7-year-old child and an employee of the residence. The victims were tied up with plastic ties while the criminals looked for valuables. According to police, the suspects asked where the security camera images were stored and also demanded that the owner open the home's safe.
Criminals take family hostage and steal US$10,000, weapons and jewelry in Governador Valadares
Criminals take family hostage and steal US$10,000, weapons and jewelry in Governador Valadares Photo: Disclosure A family was taken hostage during a robbery at a house in the Vale do Sol neighborhood, in Governador...
From the scene, a revolver, two rifles, around ten boxes of ammunition of different calibers, approximately US$10,000, a gold chain and the cell phone of the residence employee were taken. Suspect was located after analyzing cameras After the robbery, military personnel analyzed the images from the house's security circuit and identified that a third man was supporting the action, remaining outside and driving the car used in the getaway. The characteristics of the vehicle were passed on to the Military Police and Federal Highway Police (PRF) teams. Still on Wednesday night, a car with the same characteristics was approached by the PRF. During the approach, according to the PM, the driver presented different versions of the route he had taken. Furthermore, the police found that the car had several details identical to those recorded by the security cameras, such as a dent in the trunk lid, a different wheel than the others, a sticker on the back and a white tape covering part of the chassis identification on the windshield. The man was arrested and taken to the police station. The vehicle was seized and removed to an accredited yard. The Military Police also reported that investigations continue to identify and locate the other two involved in the action and recover the stolen materials. The possible connection between the arrested suspect and people close to the victims will also be investigated, since, according to the military, some elements observed during the investigation drew attention and will be further investigated by the Civil Police. READ ALSO: Man convicted of sexual crimes against grandmother and granddaughter is reported again in Inhapim VIDEO: Man cuts lock and steals bicycle in front of gym in Governador Valadares Coronel Sandro resumes Mayor of Governador Valadares and dismisses secretary Videos from the East and Northeast of Minas Gerais See other news from the region at g1 Vales de Minas Gerais.
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