Overview

• They say the attack happened on September 17 on Avenida Lúcio Costa in Barra da Tijuca after they slowed for a radar and were surrounded by about eight men on four motorcycles.
• The assailants pointed guns and ordered them out of the car, and Diogo recounted hesitating out of fear of a possible kidnapping before both exited.
• The thieves took the couple’s car and personal items, with reports listing a phone and a wedding ring and one account noting wallets and smart glasses.
• Both reported no physical injuries, describing the experience as psychologically distressing and exhausting in the days after the crime.
• The incident was initially registered at the 42nd Police Station in Recreio, and the 16th Police Station in Barra has assumed the investigation and is conducting inquiries.