VIDEO: Artist finds dogs taken during violent robbery in Araruama: 'They're like children'

Artist reunites with dogs taken during a violent robbery in Araruama An artist from Araruama, in the Lakes Region of Rio, experienced an emotional moment when he was reunited two days later with the dogs that had been taken during a robbery at his residence. The animals, of the Pomeranian Lulu breed, were recovered by the Civil Police during investigations. The reunion took place on Wednesday (19), at the 118th Police Station (Araruama). According to the owner, Igor Silva, the dogs, including Pitilica and Ice, are considered members of the family and reacted with enthusiasm upon seeing him again. The victim stated that one of the dogs was traumatized after the crime and began to show signs of anxiety whenever he was away for some time. For Igor, the recovery of the animals was the most important result of the investigation. "They are like children. They are my heart outside my chest", he said. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. Animals of the Pomeranian breed were recovered by the Civil Police Personal file Victim was captured and attacked inside the house The robbery took place on Monday morning (17). According to police records, the artist was surprised by three armed men when he went out into the backyard of his residence. According to the report, the criminals took him into the house, where he was tied up and attacked with kicks, slaps and cigarette burns. During the action, the group forced the victim to contact family members living abroad to ask for money. Initially, he called his sister claiming to need resources to pay off an alleged debt with a loan shark. As she did not have the requested amount, the criminals ordered him to contact another brother, living in the United States. According to the testimony, Igor was forced to say that he would be killed if the money was not transferred. The brother sent R$10,000, and the transactions carried out during the crime exceeded R$17,000. In addition to the money, the criminals took the victim's car, objects from the residence and the four dogs. Tutor was tied up, assaulted and forced to ask family members for money during the crime. Civil Police Investigation led to the recovery of the animals After recording the incident, agents from the 118th DP began analyzing images from security cameras and tracking the vehicles used in the crime. Investigations showed that the victim's car was accompanied by a second vehicle, white. Based on the identification of the license plate, the police determined that the two cars passed through toll plazas together after the robbery. The police also discovered that some of the goods taken from the residence were being advertised on internet buying and selling platforms. During an action in Duque de Caxias, in Baixada Fluminense, agents located the four dogs. A 36-year-old man was arrested for qualified reception. The investigation continued and led to the location of the vehicle used by the suspects. The car was found parked near Complexo do Chapadão, in the capital of Rio de Janeiro, with a trailer attached carrying various objects. According to the Civil Police, the man in the vehicle tried to flee when he noticed the agents approaching, but was pursued and captured. He reportedly confessed to participating in the robbery. The two suspects were arrested this Thursday (20) and Friday (21). One of them is responsible for qualified reception, related to the possession of stolen dogs. The other is being investigated for direct participation in the robbery. The Civil Police reported that investigations continue to identify other people involved, recover other property taken from the residence and clarify all the circumstances of the crime. READ ALSO: Pontal do Atalaia has changes regarding vehicle access starting this Friday in Arraial do Cabo; see which Bucket blocks accessibility ramp in front of health center in Cabo Frio Saquarema carries out vaccination campaign for children and adolescents aged 0 to 15