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Cátia Fonseca Targeted in Distraction Theft at São Paulo Bakery

A wallet left at the bakery is guiding police efforts to identify the cellphone thief.

Overview

  • The incident occurred Monday morning, Oct. 20, while she was having coffee in a Jardins bakery in São Paulo.
  • A woman engaged her in conversation as a male accomplice took her phone from the table.
  • Fonseca quickly intervened, prevented the woman from leaving, and filed a police report at a nearby station.
  • Investigators have the accomplice’s wallet left at the scene and are reviewing security footage to locate him.
  • The presenter says she is well and used the episode to urge vigilance in busy public places.