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Don’t let their young ages fool you. A gang of children and teenagers have been running riot around Brazil’s Rio De Janeiro, mugging people in broad daylight. Captured on camera from mid-December to January 4th, the appalling scenes show young gangs mugging people for their mobile phones and jewellery. The thieves attack unsuspecting people as they go about their business.

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In one clip, you can see a young boy snatch a woman’s handbag as she walks across a busy road. In another clip, a man’s mobile phone is stolen from him whilst he’s making a call on it. The pair then fight over the phone before the young thief runs off. The CCTV footage also shows Fagin-style adults advising young boys how to steal valuables

IG The child muggers attack in broad daylight

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This summer, Brazil will see a huge wave of tourism as it plays host to the Olympics. And if these videos are anything to go by, tourists must be well advised to keep their belongings close to them. And also avoid taking any valuables out with them. The shocking footage was filmed by a local businessman who was tired of hearing the cries from those being mugged. He placed a camera in his office window, on the corner of Avenida Rio Branco, and took it to police.

IG The young gangs work together