Rio Police Identify Suspect in Alleged 'Boa Noite, Cinderela' Attack on Canadian Tourist

Overview

• Civil Police at the 12th Precinct say a suspect was identified from building cameras, already had an outstanding warrant for the drugging-theft scheme, and a new arrest warrant will be requested.
• The case is formally recorded as robbery with reduced consciousness due to a psychoactive substance, with the incident reported on October 26 and the victim regaining consciousness on October 28.
• Cameron Golinsky reported the theft of about US$3,000 and his cellphone, along with altered biometrics and loss of access to email and banking applications.
• After contacting the Canadian consulate, he received preventive medication and underwent medical tests that he says were negative for sexually transmitted infections.
• He traveled to Los Angeles to restore banking access and planned to visit family in Vancouver for support, while publicly urging tourists to safeguard their drinks.