Brazil: Theft Incident Involving Japanese Expatriate

Date and Time of Incident:
- February 14, 2021, around 8:15 PM
Location of Incident:
- Near Garota de Ipanema, Ipanema District, Rio de Janeiro
Details of Incident:
- The victim, a Japanese national, was waiting for an Uber on the street near the mentioned restaurant while holding their mobile phone. At around 8:15 PM, a man on a bicycle snatched the phone from their hand. Fortunately, the victim was unharmed.
Preventive Measures:
- (1) Avoid displaying valuable items such as mobile phones and wallets in plain sight on the street.
- (2) Keep belongings to a minimum and distribute valuable items in different places when going out.
- (3) If you encounter a theft or similar situation, do not resist and comply with the perpetrator’s demands. Avoid chasing after the thief or attempting to recover the stolen items on your own.