Man Arrested for Attempted Theft at Paraguay's Mercado 4 After Viral Video

Police in Asunción, Paraguay, apprehended a 34-year-old man with multiple prior convictions for an alleged attempted theft at Mercado 4, a bustling commercial center. The arrest of Alexander Darío Oviedo Sanabria was facilitated by a viral video capturing the incident.

Officers from Comisaría 3ª of Asunción made the arrest after the video of the attempted theft began circulating on social media, allowing for the suspect's identification. The capture occurred on Próceres de Mayo and Yuty streets, near the market. According to police reports, Sanabria allegedly tried to steal personal care items, primarily shampoo and deodorant, while the merchant was distracted. A struggle ensued when the victim noticed, before the suspect fled the scene.

According to official records, Sanabria has previous charges for aggravated robbery, serious injury, and resisting arrest. Police Commissioner Germán Chena noted that the suspect frequented Mercado 4 daily and was known in the area. "He's already been caught for his transgressions," Chena stated, referring to the suspect's alleged repeated criminal activities. Despite his record, Sanabria reportedly works as a stevedore within the market and resides in the city of San Antonio.

The suspect is now in the custody of the Public Ministry, assigned to Unit Penal Nº 11, under prosecutor Delfino. Police await fiscal directives on the measures to be applied as the investigation proceeds. Meanwhile, merchants at Mercado 4 continue to voice their concerns, demanding greater police presence and more effective responses to the recurring property crimes in the area.

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He's already been caught for his transgressions.