Woman victim of snatch theft in Matosinhos
A woman was the victim of a snatch theft and lost a bag containing six thousand euros. According to the victim, the suspect came up behind her, blocked her path and threatened her with a razor.
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A woman was the victim of a snatch theft and lost a bag containing six thousand euros. According to the victim, the suspect came up behind her, blocked her path and threatened her with a razor.

The victim tried to resist, but the man allegedly pointed a knife, forcing her to give in.

The number of crimes involving weapons rose by 36.8% in the 2024/2025 school year. Forty-three bladed weapons were detected.
