Civilian police have arrested two men suspected of robbing an app driver in Blumenau, in Vale do Itajaí. The arrest was made this Friday (15) by police officers from the DRFR (Theft and Robbery Police Station).

Suspects of app driver theft arrested in Blumenau – Photo: Civil Police/ND Reproduction

The suspects demanded to escape

According to the corporation, the case under investigation occurred on July 21 this year at around 9:30 p.m. At that point, the suspects, who were in possession of a firearm, asked for a ride through the app.

On the way, they grabbed the victim with a knife to his neck and stole a cell phone, a key to a Ford Ka Sedan, perfume, a small amount of cash, as well as a wallet with personal documents and bank cards.

Civilian police said they carried out several investigations to identify the suspects, and the arrest of both was ordered by the 1st Criminal Court of the Blumenau District.

After their arrest, they were transferred to the city regional prison, where they remained in the custody of the Ministry of Justice.