Overview
- Two armed men took 13 pieces from the Mário de Andrade Library on the exhibition’s closing day, holding a security guard and an elderly couple before fleeing toward the Anhangabaú area.
- Police located the escape vehicle and sent it for forensic examination after reviewing extensive surveillance footage from the city’s Smart Sampa camera network.
- Officials said one suspect was apprehended in central São Paulo on Monday, while the second remains at large and authorities have not confirmed any artworks recovered.
- The haul includes eight Matisse prints linked to his limited‑edition Jazz series and five Portinari engravings associated with Menino de Engenho, items described as culturally significant and difficult to sell openly.
- Local media aired video showing a suspect carrying several pieces in broad daylight and briefly leaving them by a wall, as investigators circulate alerts to prevent illicit sale or export.