Two fugitive thieves caught in the act by a victim

Two fugitives, previously wanted on multiple arrest warrants, were caught red-handed attempting to steal from a woman's truck in the Universo neighborhood of Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay. The incident occurred when the vehicle's owner surprised the thieves in the act of emptying her truck.

The apprehended individuals were identified as Nelson Esteban Brítez Rojas, 28, from Paraguarí, who had an arrest warrant for theft in Luque, and Osmar Luis Vera Giménez, 48, with prior convictions for aggravated theft and an arrest warrant for drug trafficking. They were using a red Toyota Vitz, license plate HFZ 823, for their getaway, according to police.

Katherine Paola Silguero Ayala, 32, the victim, was visiting a friend when she heard a loud noise, similar to an explosion, coming from where her truck was parked. She rushed outside to find the suspects breaking a window with a spark plug to gain access. Upon seeing her, the thieves abandoned the truck and fled in the Vitz. However, a quick report to the emergency services by Silguero allowed patrolling officers to intercept the car.

One suspect was apprehended inside the Vitz with most of the stolen property. The second suspect was captured minutes later in the Remansito area by officers from a different precinct. The captured fugitives and the recovered items have been placed under the custody of the judicial authorities for further proceedings.