A school in San Lorenzo was targeted by criminals for the third time, leaving the institution without electricity and disrupting school activities.
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César Adrián Medina, 31, was arrested by the National Police in downtown Asunción after a report of theft of car emblems. Four Toyota logos and two table knives, allegedly used to remove the accessories, were found with him. Police are investigating the origin of the objects and possible receiving of stolen goods.
João Morel, 42, was shot dead in Pedro Juan Caballero. Police are investigating the possibility of mistaken identity, as the victim owned a body shop and paint workshop.
Two suspects were arrested during search and seizure warrants in Fernando de la Mora, investigated for robbery of a mechanical workshop. One of them had a prior record for theft.
Thieves stole all food and utensils from the makeshift kitchen of San Lorenzo Basic School in General Resquín, San Pedro, interrupting the Hambre Cero program for two days. Parents denounce the precarious infrastructure and demand action from authorities.
A woman was the victim of a robbery in the Aquino Cué settlement, in Concepción, when two men broke her car window and forced her to go to an isolated area, where they took approximately Gs. 100 million. The criminals abandoned the vehicle on a dirt road and fled; the police are investigating.
The so-called 'Grindr Gang' has allegedly carried out another robbery in Ciudad del Este, this time in the San Rafael neighborhood, stealing about 60 million guaranis. The group uses dating apps to lure victims. Police and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the case.
A 35-year-old Brazilian citizen was kidnapped and forced to transfer about 60 million guaranis (45,000 reais) after arranging a meeting via Grindr in the San Rafael neighborhood of Ciudad del Este. Seven armed men ambushed him, stole his iPhone 17 Pro Max, and held him hostage for hours to carry out Pix transfers. Police were unable to locate the exact site of the crime.