Man arrested on suspicion of breaking into homes and raping women in Belém

The crimes occurred in the Tenoné and Outeiro neighborhoods, in June and August this year. According to the Civil Police, the suspect is also suspected of robbery and used a knife to threaten the victims.

The arrest occurred during Operation Umbra, carried out by the Division Specialized in Women's Assistance (Deam), with support from the Police Intelligence Center (NIP). Search and seizure warrants were also executed at the home of the person being investigated.

The first case was registered in June, in the Tenoné neighborhood. According to the Civil Police, a 53-year-old woman, who lived alone, was surprised by the suspect while she was sleeping.

Armed with a knife, the man threatened the victim and committed the rape. The violence lasted more than an hour, according to the investigation. In a moment of distraction from the attacker, the woman managed to escape from the residence and ask for help.

The second crime occurred in August, in the district of Outeiro. At the time, a woman was sleeping with her three children, aged 1, 6 and 10, when the suspect broke into the house.

Initially, the man demanded money and stole two cell phones. He then threatened the woman with a knife, used a charger cable to immobilize her and committed the rape, according to police.

Even with the victim's calls for help and the children's crying, the attacker continued the violence and even hit the woman's head with blows. Before fleeing with the cell phones, he tied the victim's feet, covered her face and left her locked inside the residence.

During the investigation, the Civil Police identified similarities between the two crimes. These include home invasions during the early hours of the morning, the use of sharp weapons and clothing to hide the identity of the attacker.

One of the main elements to identify the suspect was the analysis of fingerprint fragments found at one of the crime scenes. According to the Civil Police, the material was compared with biometric records and presented a positive result for the person being investigated.

After his arrest, the court also authorized the collection of the man's genetic material. The procedure will be carried out by the Scientific Police to compare his DNA with biological traces collected from the victims.

The suspect remains at the disposal of Justice. The Civil Police reported that investigations continue to clarify the cases and determine his criminal responsibility.