Clara Neri, a correspondent for the Brazilian channel ‘Band Rio’, shared a video on social media documenting the incident. She noted that the thief failed to steal the phone because she held onto the device. Neri confirmed that surveillance cameras captured the attacker’s face, although the license plate on his motorcycle was covered. She reported the incident to the police, who have begun an investigation.
Rio de Janeiro is experiencing a sharp increase in crime rates, particularly phone thefts, which have risen by about 40% between January and July 2024, according to official data. There are concerns about the quick release of offenders despite their arrest.
