Mário Gomes Says Armed Intruders Held His Family Hostage in Rio Home Invasion

Overview

• The 72-year-old reported that hooded assailants invaded his Barrinha residence in the early hours and tied him up.
• He estimated about seven men took cash and valuables, saying roughly R$ 50,000 kept at home was stolen.
• Gomes said the assailants also found a medal he received from former president Jair Bolsonaro.
• The Military Police from the 31st Battalion were called, and the occurrence was forwarded to the 16th Police Station in Barra da Tijuca.
• Civil Police said forensics visited the property, witnesses will be heard, and no arrests had been announced as of the latest reports.