Disguised Robber Arrested in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Police Arrest Man Disguised as Delivery Driver and Mototaxi Driver Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Police in Rio de Janeiro have arrested a man accused of using disguises to commit a series of robberies. Adriano da Silva, 39, was apprehended on May 2nd, 2025, after robbing a woman in the Fátima neighborhood of Rio. Police also recovered a mototaxi vest, a delivery driver's bag, and the motorcycle he used in the crimes. "He was very creative in his disguises," commented one officer involved in the arrest. The suspect had been under investigation for several weeks for similar crimes in both Rio and Niterói. This arrest marks a significant step in combating street crime in the region. The successful apprehension of da Silva provides a sense of relief to residents and demonstrates the effectiveness of ongoing police investigations.