A self-styled crime fighter thwarted a jewelry store thief in Brazil with moves that make an MMA fighter proud The 27-year-old perpetrator was seen on surveillance footage walking inside a jewelry shop in the city of Caraguatatuba on Saturday and handing a backpack to a female clerk The woman appeared to place money in the bag before disappearing from the camera's view The suspect was then seen rummaging through the store's displays placing some of the pricey bling into the backpack a street surveillance camera captured the thief's getaway attempt A good Samaritan was seen racing from the opposite sidewalk and squaring up to stop the suspect The vigilante then lifted the fleeing robber off the ground and violently body-slammed him to the ground The bandit managed to hold on to his bag before the man wrestled it away and put him an armlock like a UFC fighter. Another man came over to help and appeared to be shooed away by the jiu-jitsu fighter.    The vigilante apparently noticed that the witness was on the side of the law and allowed him to grab the backpack with the stolen goods. A security guard unit arrived on the scene and recovered a machete, $1,000 worth of jewelry, two cellphones, a pair of flip-flops and a women's t-shirt. The suspect was taken to a local urgent care center, where he was provided medical attention. He was discharged and then taken to a local police station, where he was booked on robbery charges. One social media user suggested the police department provide mixed-martial arts training to its officers. 'Look at this good example, how about our authorities training the police in martial arts, which would consequently improve their emotional balance, thus providing means of detaining individuals without the use of lethal weapons, etc,' the person said. 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} Authorities said that as much as 683 mm of rain fell in Bertioga in a 24-hour period to 19 February 2023 Governor Tarcísio de Freitas declared a state of emergency for the cities of Ubatuba including 35 in São Sebastião – 31 in Barra do Sahy Flooding and landslides have damaged homes across the region and 566 people have been displaced or made homeless Civil Defense has distributed relief supplies in affected areas Drinking water infrastructure has been severely damaged in São Sebastião Caraguatatuba and the municipality of Ilhabela Drinking water is being delivered by tank trucks in areas of São Sebastião Dozens of roads have been washed out or blocked More than 130 teams from the Civil Defense Fire Department and the Brazilian Army have been delayed to the areas carrying out relief and search and rescue operations Much of the work is concentrated in the region of Barra do Sahy and Camburi in São Sebastião Around 80 more police officers are expected to be delayed on 20 February The government of São Paulo state said that heavy rain began on 18 February Below are some of the highest accumulations for a 24-hour period to 19 February: This is the second severe flood event in the state in the last two weeks Flooding affected the Greater São Paulo Region on 07 February State news agency Agência Brasil reported one person died in flood waters in Osasco Another person was reported missing and later found dead in floods in Parque São Lucas Heavy rain also has caused flooding and landslides in other areas of the state state Civil Protection provided an update for the period 01 December 2022 to 13 February 2023 Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList SINGAPORE – Keppel FELS Brasil’s BrasFELS shipyard has completed integration works on the FPSOCidade de Caraguatatuba MV27 for MODEC Offshore Production Systems (Singapore) The vessel arrived at BrasFELS from Singapore during 2Q having earlier undergone first-phase integration works at Keppel Shipyard Following completion of BrasFELS’ scope of work, the vessel was towed offshore to support Petrobras’ operations on the Lapa (ex-Carioca) oil field in the Santos basin This is the fourth MODEC FPSO to undergo integration and completion works at BrasFELS since 2012 All four projects were completed ahead of schedule FPSOCidade de Caraguatatuba MV27 has an oil processing capacity of up to 100,000 b/d BrasFELS and MODEC are already collaborating on a fifth project concerning theFPSOCidade de Campos dos Goytacazes MV29 Here BrasFELS is responsible for fabrication and integration of nine topsides production modules The vessel is expected to arrive at the shipyard by 1Q 2017 Share your news withOffshore at [email protected] o Centro de Detenção Provisória de Caraguatatuba foi inaugurado em 2008 - Defensoria Pública Spoiled food, lack of medicines and basic food items, rats in the kitchen and medical negligence are some of the main issues in a letter collectively written by inmates of a prison unit and released by Brasil de Fato the men say they are living under “inhumane conditions” and with “food incompatible with our rights.” The overcrowded unit is currently under the administration of Alan Scarabel de Souza The inmates said they do not have “the means to combat this oppression without the support of the due agencies.” They asked “For God’s sake listen to this scream of desperation.” Brasil de Fato tried to contact the Ministry of Human Rights to ask about which measures were but no response was received until the publication of this news story After Brasil de Fato published the story on November 8 who visited them between November 11 and 12 However, relatives say hunger and lack of medical care continue to be a reality whose son is one of the inmates at Caraguatatuba’s provisional unit.  even though it wasn’t a serious crime and that’s what they are doing: they are killing them,” Jurema explained.  The Penitentiary Administration Department (SAP in Portuguese) stated that the food "respects a menu prepared by nutritionists" that the department's servants are responsible for "evaluating and monitoring the hygiene and cleaning conditions of the place" and that "access to health is guaranteed by the unit's health sector" He was HIV positive and was not receiving medical care.  Headed by Military Police Colonel Marcello Streifinger SAP has been expanding the number of prisons in São Paulo state which is already the country's record holder On the other hand, resources for maintaining inmates were cut. On October 17, governor Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicans Party) ordered the transfer of 27 million reais from SAP to the Metropolitan Train Company (CPTM, in Portuguese). “Jail hurts… And when they are here, on the streets, society doesn’t integrate them,” says Jurema. “That’s how the overcrowding of jails continues, because out of jail, they have no chance to start again.” “When my son was released from jail, he tried to get a job. He was so happy [to find a job] in a marble shop. He was to be hired on the books. When they asked for his criminal record, they sent him away,” says Jurema, sobbing. "Because you were in prison, you will always be an inmate,” she summarizes. *The name was changed to preserve her identity.   All original content produced and editorially authored by Brasil de Fato may be reproduced, provided it is not altered and proper credit is given. All original content produced and editorially authored by Brasil de Fato may be reproduced, provided it is not altered and proper credit is given. several hundred miles of blissful tropical coastline stretch across the state meaning a well-earned beach break is closer than you think (depending on the traffic!) Here are some of the best spots to pull up a towel within reach of the city A coastal town with uninterrupted views over Ilhabella Caragua – as it’s more commonly known – has 17 different beaches each with their own distinctive flair Wealthy Paulistanos tend to stick to the more developed centro including the party-crazy clubbing district of Martin de Sá For a bit of isolation and a more laid-back vibe head to one of the outlying spots such as Praia Brava it’s a convenient place to escape the sweltering heat of the city Santos | © Me/Wikipedia Praia Grande To the south of Santos lies Praia Grande an appropriate name considering this beach is ridiculously long Cheap accommodation is always easy to find due to the skyrise apartments that stretch along the coastline for miles making Praia Grande a popular spot for holidaymakers on a budget a small coastal city famous for being home to over 20 spectacular stretches of sand In the center of town lies the ever popular Pitangueiras and Astúrias two wide and spacious beaches that get seriously packed out on weekends as the masses arrive from the big city To mingle with the young and the beautiful there’s no better spot than the more exclusive northern beach known as Pernambuco a stunning resort town named after its strong ocean breeze And with that breeze comes plenty of big waves meaning the town is a hit with both windsurfers and surfers alike youthful Paulistano visitors spend a long night dancing away to electro beats in one of Maresias’ many palatial nightclubs Jutting out of the Atlantic just 120 miles (193 km) from São Paulo is the very appropriately named Ilhabella (beautiful island) a paradise isle surrounded by turquoise water that laps onto picture-perfect white sandy beaches But it’s not all about lounging around on the beach Ilhabella is packed full of lush hiking trails to explore many of which lead to hidden waterfalls that are the perfect spot for a secluded swim Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Ubatuba Serious surfers should make a beeline for Ubatuba a popular province with breaks so divine the government officially declared it the epicenter of São Paulo’s surfing scene back in 2007 at least 10 prestigious international events are held here each year meaning it’s not uncommon to see some big names strutting their stuff Be sure to venture out of the town proper to discover the most idyllic stretches of sand Check out these beach tours and excursions of the area View Tours >> See & Do The Top 10 Things to Do in Curitiba See & Do 15 Must-Visit Attractions in Ouro Preto Guides & Tips The Best Non-European Destinations to Escape to This Spring See & Do The 15 Best Destinations to Visit in Brazil See & Do A One-Week Rio de Janeiro Itinerary See & Do The Best Amazon Locations for Seeing Wildlife Guides & Tips The Most Picturesque Spots in Sao Paulo See & Do The Best Hidden Gems In Rio de Janeiro Only Locals Know About See & Do The Top Things to See and Do in Santa Catarina See & Do 15 Stunning Natural Wonders in South America That Will Take Your Breath Away Guides & Tips A Complete Guide To Pão De Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain) See & Do The Most Beautiful Buildings In São Paulo US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd