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[CRIME] · Brazil · 2 sources

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Juazeiro do Norte police investigate sexual harassment incident

The Civil Police of Ceará are investigating an incident of sexual harassment in Juazeiro do Norte, Brazil. A 28-year-old woman reported that a motorcyclist exposed his genitals and directed sexual comments toward her on Thursday morning.

The victim, Samara Sousa, stated the incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. in the Santo Antônio neighborhood as she was returning home after dropping her three-year-old daughter at school. She recorded the man on her mobile phone, capturing him riding the motorcycle while looking at her and holding his genital area.

Ms. Sousa has filed a police report and expressed concerns for the safety of other women in the area. The Civil Police of Ceará, through the Women's Defense Police Station in Juazeiro, are currently working to identify the suspect.

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Civil Police of Ceará · Juazeiro do Norte · Samara Sousa · Women's Defense Police Station