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Jan Bednarek’s Porto Home Robbed in Reported Knife-Point Break-In

Detectives from the Policia Judiciaria are leading an active search for the intruder.

Overview

  • Bednarek, who returned home Friday night with his wife and daughter, confronted a burglar who threatened him with a knife and stole about €150,000 in jewellery.
  • The intruder escaped before officers arrived, and Bednarek’s family was not physically harmed.
  • Portugal’s Public Security Police responded first, and the case is now with the Policia Judiciaria, the country’s criminal investigation force.
  • No arrests or official public comments have been announced as the investigation continues.
  • Portuguese outlet Record first reported the details, which UK papers relayed, and the stolen items’ value is cited at roughly €150,000 or £129,000–£130,000.