Two rare desert roses were stolen from the entrance of a home in João Pinheiro, located in the Northwest region of Minas Gerais, during the night of Friday, November 30. According to the property owner, the plants were kept in ceramic pots in the outdoor area and held special significance as they were the most blooming specimens at the time, featuring distinctive double flowers.
The theft was discovered on Sunday, November 1, when the owner reviewed footage from the residence's monitoring cameras. The video shows a man dressed in dark clothing approaching the pots while riding a bicycle, removing both plants, and leaving the scene. Police authorities confirmed that the surveillance images allowed them to track part of the suspect's route through the city.
The individual was subsequently captured on police monitoring cameras at various points near the BR-040 highway and in the Floresta and Cais neighborhoods. The last recorded sighting occurred in the Beco São Judas Tadeu area. As of now, the suspect has not been identified, and the stolen plants have not been recovered.
The Military Police are urging anyone with information that could help locate the desert roses to contact the authorities. These specific plants are noted for having more petal layers than common varieties, resulting in a fuller bloom structure that resembles small roses, though this characteristic does not necessarily indicate a higher quantity of flowers produced.
Sources: G1.