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2 clusters · 20 sources · 9 days · First seen · Last updated

Child kidnapping and rescue in Praia Grande

Overview

In Praia Grande, Military Police rescued a 10-year-old girl who had been held in false imprisonment by her father for 18 days. The child was located in the Guilhermina neighborhood after signaling for help to an officer.

Investigations indicate the incident began on September 20 in Barueri, when the suspect, Wellington Ferreira da Silva, allegedly drugged and threatened the child’s mother with a firearm before fleeing with the girl and her documents. The suspect was arrested while attempting to flee on foot. The child was taken for medical evaluation and is under the care of the Guardianship Council pending reunification with her mother.

Entities

Praia Grande · Military Police of São Paulo · Women's Defense Police Station · Wellington Ferreira da Silva · Barueri

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 17 sources
    Praia Grande police rescue 10-year-old girl from father

    Police in Praia Grande rescued a 10-year-old girl from false imprisonment by her father. The suspect was arrested after a chase following a patrol encounter where the child signaled for help.

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Sources

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