Brazil: Robbery Incident in Parque Dez Area, Manaus
1. Incident Date and Time
November 7, Thursday, around 4:40 PM
2. Incident Location
A mobile phone store on Alexandre Magno Street, Parque Dez, Manaus (approximately 4.3 km north of the Consulate-General of Japan in Manaus).
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3. Incident Overview
A robbery took place at a mobile phone store on Alexandre Magno Street in the Parque Dez district of Manaus. According to reports, two men disguised as customers entered the store, brandished firearms, and threatened a female employee. They stole mobile phones and a laptop before fleeing the scene.
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4. Consulate-General’s Recommendations
(1) Refrain from using your mobile phone while walking.
(2) Avoid walking alone in areas with fewer people, particularly early mornings, late nights, and Sundays.
(3) Avoid wearing expensive items such as watches and necklaces that are likely to attract attention.
(4) Keep your belongings to a minimum and distribute valuables when you go out.
(5) In the event of a robbery, do not resist and comply with the robbers’ demands.
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