A fugitive from justice was apprehended by police on Wednesday night (6) during a routine traffic stop on Via Dutra in the municipality of Itatiaia, Rio de Janeiro.
The arrested individual, a 33-year-old man, was a passenger in a vehicle bearing license plates from Curitiba, Paraná. Authorities confirmed he had an outstanding arrest warrant for the crime of theft.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as a 37-year-old fleet coordinator for a transport company, was not subject to any legal restrictions and was not detained.
Following the arrest, the fugitive was transported to the Itatiaia police station for processing and further legal proceedings.