22kg Meat Heist in Rio: Supermarket Thief Apprehended

Rio de Janeiro Meat Thief Arrested: 22kg Heist Caught on Camera A man was arrested in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday for stealing 22 kilograms of meat from a supermarket in Copacabana. The theft, valued at approximately R$1,000, was captured on the store's security cameras. The suspect, identified as Arão Rogério de Souza Batista, initially posed as a sales representative before loading boxes of meat and attempting to leave without paying. "He resisted arrest by municipal guards," reported a g1 news reporter on the scene. "It wasn't until civil police arrived that he was successfully apprehended and taken into custody." Police stated that Batista has a history of similar offenses, including a previous meat theft from a delivery truck in March. The investigation is ongoing, with police also looking into the potential involvement of the delivery truck driver from the March incident. The police delegate, Dr. Angelo Lages, provided additional details to the g1 news team. This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges faced by businesses in the area and underscores the importance of security measures. The successful apprehension of the suspect offers a measure of relief to the community and the affected supermarket.