Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Anamá Ferreira Helps Stop Handbag Theft in Recoleta After Chase

Her radio account underscores concern over police response during risky civilian interventions.

Overview

  • Ferreira says a man snatched her friend's handbag around 9 p.m. Saturday in Pasaje Bollini, Recoleta, prompting her to chase and help restrain him.
  • Three delivery workers intervened alongside her, and the group recovered the Chanel bag without reported injuries.
  • According to Ferreira, they called the police but no officers arrived, so they ultimately released the detained man.
  • The 73-year-old credits boxing training for her instinctive reaction but warns that confronting suspects is dangerous because they may be armed.
  • She says she does not regret acting, plans to study more reduction techniques, and struggled to sleep after the incident.