🐺 Police Respond to “Werewolf” Call in Southern Brazil and Case Goes Viral

Woman reported alleged break-in attempt in Sentinela do Sul; police report even mentioned “Van Helsing”

An unusual police incident drew attention in southern Brazil this Friday (23). The Military Police were called by a resident of Sentinela do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul state, after she claimed that a “werewolf” was trying to break into her home during the early morning hours.

According to the police report, the woman said someone was forcing her door open and requested urgent assistance. When officers arrived, they searched the yard and surrounding area but found no signs of forced entry or suspicious individuals.

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🚔 Suspect Description Surprised Officers

After checking the property, officers asked the woman and her son to describe the alleged intruder. At first, she hesitated before stating that it was a werewolf.

Her son, who is blind, confirmed her account and said the creature had been haunting them for years, reinforcing the story given to police.

With no physical evidence found, officers concluded that there was no immediate threat.

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📄 Police Report Mentions “Van Helsing” and Sparks Backlash

In the official report, officers stated that, since the case involved a folkloric creature, the investigation would be closed because no “human or lycanthropic” individual was present at the scene.

The document also humorously mentioned that the force does not employ the “legendary monster hunter Van Helsing,” a remark that quickly spread online and drew criticism.

The comment was later deemed inappropriate by police leadership.

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⚠️ Military Police Launch Internal Investigation

As no suspect was located, the case was closed at the scene. However, the Military Police announced an internal investigation to review the officers’ conduct and the language used in the report.

According to the Regional Command of the Center-South area, the report contained “expressions inconsistent with police-military values and ethics,” prompting administrative review.

Authorities reaffirmed their commitment to professionalism and respectful service in all operations.

In portuguese, Military Police declaration about the case:

Nota da Brigada Militar

“O Comando Regional de Polícia Militar do Centro-Sul vem a público informar que a confecção de um Boletim de Ocorrência no município de Sentinela do Sul, no qual constaram expressões não condizentes com os valores e a ética policiais-militares previstos na Lei Complementar nº 10.990/97, está sendo apurada ainda na data de hoje, com o objetivo de aprofundar a análise das circunstâncias, identificar eventuais responsabilidades e adotar as medidas cabíveis.

A guarnição foi acionada por uma moradora que relatou uma possível tentativa de invasão de residência, solicitando atendimento com brevidade diante do risco percebido. No local, após averiguação, não foi constatada nenhuma situação de ameaça ou presença suspeita, sendo informado pelos solicitantes que o fato estaria relacionado a uma figura de caráter folclórico, sem indícios concretos de perigo. Diante disso, a ocorrência foi encerrada após orientação, permanecendo a possibilidade de novo acionamento em caso de situação real que demande intervenção policial.”