A fraudulent website imitating Poupatempo is tricking users into paying for ID card appointments. A 54-year-old woman was misled by a fake link that replicated the official site’s appearance. She paid R$24 twice before realizing the service was free. Victims risk both financial loss and data theft. Poupatempo warns the public to book only through official channels and never pay for appointments.
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04/04/2025 – On Friday (04/04), a woman was filmed defecating on a low wall at Ponta da Praia in Santos, with the feces falling onto a public ramp leading to the sand. The act considered obscene, occurred in broad daylight near the Deck do Pescador and was witnessed by passersby. The woman, accompanied by a man, left the scene immediately afterward. The Municipal Guard was not called.
04/04/2025 – A motorcyclist was arrested for drug trafficking on Friday night (04/04) in the Aparecida neighborhood. According to the Military Police, he tried to flee a tactical patrol by driving against traffic, ultimately crashing while attempting to cross a median on Avenida Mário Covas Júnior. Officers found cocaine and marijuana in a plastic bag inside his backpack. The suspect admitted he was delivering drugs via phone orders. During the arrest, he allegedly offered R$ 5,000 to avoid jail.
09/04/2025 – On Wednesday (09/04), a 32-year-old man was arrested after stealing an item from an Oxxo convenience store located at Praça Washington, in the José Menino neighborhood. He had attempted to pay with a declined card and left the store.
10/04/2025 – On Thursday (10/04), civil police launched a large-scale operation against the criminal factions PCC and CV in Santos, Praia Grande, and western Rio de Janeiro. Investigations uncovered a money laundering scheme that moved around R$6 billion in one year through digital banks and shell companies. The funds were used to purchase weapons, drugs and to maintain control over disputed territories. Authorities described the operation as the largest ever carried out against both groups.
09/04/2025 – On Wednesday (9), a woman filed a police report after an Uber driver allegedly masturbated in front of her during a ride in Boqueirão. The incident occurred after her boyfriend exited the vehicle, leaving her alone with the driver, who then exposed himself and began making suspicious movements. She asked him to stop and fled the car after confirming his genitals were exposed. After she and a relative shared the case on social media, the driver’s family reportedly began threatening her to intimidate her into silence. The case is being investigated by the Women’s Police Station, and Uber has deactivated the driver’s account.
14/04/2025 – On Monday (14), in the Gonzaga district, a man stole 26 chocolate bars from an Americanas store in broad daylight, just days before Easter. Caught in the act and briefly restrained by an employee, the suspect was arrested by the municipal civil guard and charged with theft.
16/04/2025 – A couple is under investigation for carrying out the so-called “trap scam” at ATMs in Santos. On Wednesday (16), and Thursday (17), two victims were targeted in the Vila Mathias neighborhood. The suspects used a device to trap bank cards in the machines, then posed as helpful bystanders to convince the victims to call a fake bank number. During the call, a second scammer obtained banking information while the real card was discreetly swapped and stolen. At least R$ 400 was withdrawn in one of the incidents. Police are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspects.
17/04/2025 – On Thursday (17), a man was arrested in Ponta da Praia for allegedly raping a woman on Castelo Branco Beach in Ilha Comprida during Carnival. Identified through security footage linking him to thefts the same day, he was found working for a catering service and detained before a private event. Already on parole for a 2009 robbery-homicide, he now faces charges of rape and aggravated theft and will return to prison under a closed regime.
21/04/2025 – A thief broke into a house on Rua Oswaldo Cruz, in the Boqueirão neighborhood, on Monday afternoon (21). Caught on security cameras, the suspect first attempted to steal a bicycle but ultimately fled with a pair of sneakers. He has not yet been identified, and the incident was registered as theft with the Central Police Station (CPJ).
22/04/2025 – Two teenagers attempted to steal a cellphone from inside a car parked along Avenida Bartolomeu de Gusmão, on the Embaré beachfront, on Tuesday evening (22). The attempted theft occurred when the suspects approached the vehicle and reached for the phone. Residents noticed the incident and pursued them. Municipal Guards on patrol intervened and detained the two adolescents. Both were taken to the juvenile police station and released to their legal guardians. The case was registered as an infraction equivalent to attempted theft.
22/04/2025 – A gang broke into a self-storage warehouse in Paquetá in the early hours of Tuesday (22). In just 20 minutes, six individuals forced open at least 26 storage units and office spaces, stealing tools, safety equipment, and electronics. The estimated loss exceeds R$20,000. The theft occurred without confrontation, as no staff were present. The case has been registered as aggravated theft and is under investigation.
TRENDS & ADVICE
- Be cautious when in the vicinity of Embaré, Ponto da Praia, Campo Grande, Rádio Clube, Downtown, and Estuário.
- Never visit neighborhoods on the hills, such as Morro de São Bento, Jabaquara, Saboo, and others.
- Avoid passing near the VLT tunnel, in José Menino, as recently many drug users and homeless people were removed from there and now stay in the streets of the region, especially next to the walls of the Clube dos Ingleses.
- The waterfront has many incidents of thefts and robberies (snatch and run), never display wealth, and avoid walking there during the night.
- During the Summer, risks increase, due to the bigger number of beachgoers.
- Residences in the neighborhoods of Pompeia, Gonzaga, Boqueirão, Embaré, Aparecida, Estuário, and Ponta da Praia are frequently targeted by thieves who look for bikes and items in the common areas.
- Make sure your building is well protected.
- Be cautious at all times, including in areas perceived as safe.
- Avoid any display of wealth (jewelry, mobile phones), but always carry a small amount of money (R$50) to hand over to muggers if attacked.
- In case of robbery:
- cooperate, do not try to run after the assailant as they might be armed or resort to violence.
- In case of kidnapping:
- Cooperate in order to mitigate the risk of violence, and do not lie or provide false information to your kidnappers.
- Bear in mind that the vast majority of kidnappings are financially motivated, and that negotiation may be lengthy.
- Attention to scams that may reach you through a WhatsApp message, e-mail, SMS, or a call.
- Cooperate in order to mitigate the risk of violence, and do not lie or provide false information to your kidnappers.
- Bear in mind that the vast majority of kidnappings are financially motivated, and that negotiation may be lengthy.
