Curitiba police arrest man for allegedly threatening and attempting to kidnap teenagers

A man was arrested in the Hauer neighborhood of Curitiba after allegedly approaching and threatening several teenagers near a school. According to reports, the suspect offered R$ 6,000 to one adolescent to accompany him to a gym garage, allegedly stating, “You come with me or you die.”

At least four youths were reportedly approached by the individual. One teenager managed to flee and seek help from his father, while another alerted a nearby Civil Police K9 unit. The suspect was detained by officers who were in the area for training. The father of one victim noted that the man appeared highly agitated and attempted to offer money to the parent as well, claiming he simply wanted to take the youth to a training session.

The case is currently under investigation by the Civil Police.