A 40-year-old man was arrested after he was seen stalking a 10-year-old child in Maravilla, west of Santa Catarina. The suspect was detained by the PM (military police) on Monday (3) near the school where the girl studied.

A man was arrested for chasing a child in Maravilla. – Photo: Freepik/ND

According to the military police, the suspect blinked and made signs to the child several times to get attention.

When approaching, a “love letter” was found in the suspect’s pocket, which supposedly was supposed to be delivered to the child. The police did not specify what content would be written in the letter.

The actions of the authorities contributed to the safety of the child and the prevention of possible more serious consequences. The role of the community in monitoring and denouncing such cases is fundamental.

In view of the situation, the man was detained and taken to the police station for due process of law. The case is now being investigated, in which they are trying to figure out the contact of a man with a child.