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App driver is kidnapped, has car stolen and walks almost 15 km to report crime, in Paraíba

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An app driver was kidnapped in João Pessoa on Tuesday (10), forced to make transfers via PIX, released in O Conde and walked approximately 15 km to report the crime after having his car stolen by armed suspects.

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The driver received a call from Bairro Alto do Mateus bound for Cruz das Armas, in João Pessoa, but was kidnapped halfway by armed suspects.

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An app driver was kidnapped while on duty, in João Pessoa, this Tuesday (10). After being released, near another municipality, in Paraíba, Conde, and having his car stolen by suspects, he walked approximately 15 km between the cities to report the crime.

According to TV Cabo Branco, he received a call from Bairro Alto do Mateus bound for Cruz das Armas, but was kidnapped halfway. The crime suspects were armed and forced the driver to make several transfers via PIX.

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The police will open an investigation to identify and arrest the suspects in the kidnapping and robbery.
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Who are the suspects in the crime?
Has the stolen vehicle been recovered?
What values were transferred via PIX?
Did the police register any suspects or make arrests?

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