# Crime incident in Apucarana

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-incident-in-apucarana
> Updated: 2026-08-14T13:54:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

In Apucarana, Paraná, a 24-year-old ride-hailing driver was robbed at knifepoint near the Schmidt Dam. Security footage showed a passenger holding a knife to the driver’s neck and attempting to strangle him while demanding a work cellphone. The driver was able to maneuver the vehicle to stop in front of another car to facilitate his escape. He sustained a minor injury to his mouth.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Apucarana driver robbed at knifepoint during ride

A ride-hailing driver in Apucarana, Paraná, was robbed at knifepoint by a passenger. The driver escaped with minor injuries after maneuvering the vehicle to stop.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-driver-robbed-at-knifepoint-during-ride

### 2026-08-13: Apucarana police arrest suspect in attempted murder

Police in Apucarana arrested a 25-year-old suspect in connection with a June attempted murder allegedly linked to drug debts. The shooter remains at large.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apucarana-police-arrest-suspect-in-attempted-murder-case

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