Two suspects arrested in Asunción cell phone thefts; one had an arrest warrant

A police pursuit in Asunción's Manorá neighborhood ended with the arrest of two alleged "motochorros" (motorcycle thieves) and the recovery of two cell phones reported stolen. One of the suspects, identified as Antonio David Benítez Rivarola, 24, had an active arrest warrant issued by the Guarantee Criminal Court No. 5 of Asunción for a robbery case.

The incident occurred around 4:20 PM on Eusebio Lillo and Denis Roa streets when officers spotted the suspects in the act. A chase ensued, concluding at the intersection of Eusebio Lillo and Malutín, where both occupants of a white Kenton GTR 200 motorcycle were apprehended. The motorcycle was unregistered.

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During the background check, officers confirmed that Benítez Rivarola had a valid arrest warrant issued by the Guarantee Criminal Court No. 5 of Asunción, in connection with a robbery case.

The second suspect was identified as Alexis Benjamín Segovia Recalde, also 24. Police records indicate Segovia Recalde has prior convictions for aggravated theft in 2019, 2025, and 2026. The recovered cell phones were a gray Samsung A24 and a black Samsung A04. Two individuals later identified the devices at the police station, implicating the detainees.

Investigators suspect the pair may be involved in other cell phone thefts across the capital, as several previous reports described similar perpetrators and the motorcycle used. The recovered motorcycle will undergo forensic examination.

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The devices were recovered and placed at the disposal of the competent authorities for the corresponding procedures.