Polícia Civil do Paraná Returns Hundreds of Recovered Stolen Cell Phones to Owners
The Polícia Civil do Paraná returned 591 stolen phones at restitution events, emphasizing their ongoing effort to combat theft and restore public confidence through the RecuperaCel program.
- • PCPR returned 591 stolen phones during events in Curitiba and Cascavel.
- • A total of 760 phones have been restituted by PCPR in 2023.
- • Recovery efforts led by a task force focused on investigating thefts and combating resale of stolen phones.
- • The RecuperaCel program aims to increase public trust and reduce crime by using tracking and data analysis.
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The Polícia Civil do Paraná (PCPR) successfully returned 591 stolen or robbed cell phones to their rightful owners during two restitution events held in Curitiba and Cascavel on December 4. This initiative is part of the broader RecuperaCel program, which aims to restore public trust in the police and combat phone theft by leveraging investigative procedures, tracking systems, and data analysis. In 2023, the PCPR has restituted a total of 760 phones.
Victims expressed gratitude, highlighting the police's effective work. Maria Angélica, who had her phone stolen in 2022, was among those surprised and thankful to receive her device back, emphasizing the importance of reporting thefts and providing the phone's IMEI number to facilitate recovery.
Delegate Fernando Zamoner explained that the PCPR formed a dedicated task force to investigate thefts and fight against the resale of stolen devices in both formal and informal markets. Beyond the restitution, the events included community engagement activities such as police band performances and forensic science demonstrations, reinforcing the connection between law enforcement and the community.
The PCPR encourages citizens to report incidents promptly and provide detailed information to aid in future recovery efforts. This ongoing initiative underscores the police's commitment to tackling property crime and enhancing public safety in Paraná.