Model Luciana Curtis experienced moments of terror with her husband and daughter this week. The three were kidnapped leaving a restaurant in the Lapa neighborhood, west of São Paulo. Luciana and her family spent more than 12 hours in captivity, being threatened by criminals.
A video, obtained by CNN shows Luciana and her family’s car near the restaurant they were in when they were kidnapped. Look:
Understand the case
Model Luciana Curtis, 47, was kidnapped in São Paulo, with her husband and 14-year-old daughter, when the three of them were leaving a restaurant in Alto da Lapa, in the west zone, on Wednesday night (27) .
According to the Civil Police, they were taken to captivity in Parada de Taipas, where they spent the night and were forced to make bank transfers. According to the police, they were released early in the morning of Thursday (28) when the police were already investigating the case. The captivity was discovered, but it was empty and no one was arrested.
An international model with campaigns for brands such as Revlon and L’Oreal and fashion shows for Victoria’s Secret, she was with her husband, photographer Henrique Gendre, and her daughter.
12 hours in captivity
According to information from the Civil Police, the couple was approached as they left the restaurant and taken to captivity in Brasilândia, in the north of the capital. With the family hostage at the scene, the criminals managed to transfer money from their bank accounts. See images of the captivity below:
The kidnappers fled after noticing the police approaching, and abandoned the model, her husband and daughter there on Thursday morning (28). During the escape, the family car was taken.
The Anti-Kidnapping Division of the Department of Strategic Police Operations (DAS-DOPE) is now analyzing security cameras from the place where the family was approached to try to locate the kidnappers. Until the last update, no one had been arrested.
Who is Luciana Curtis
Model Luciana Curtis and her husband were kidnapped and held hostage for hours between this Wednesday (27th) and Thursday (28th), in São Paulo.
The family spent 12 hours in captivity, located in the north of the capital.
Luciana is a international model and has a contract with Way Model and Ford Models agencies. She has worked and partnered with brands such as Alexandre Birman, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Lilly Sarti and Carol Bassi.
The artist has also appeared in major fashion magazines such as Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue and Forbes Brasil. Curtis collects photo shoots in major international luxury brands in his career.
On social media, Luciana often posts photos of her work in the world of fashion and celebrations and moments with friends and family. Last April she made a post talking about her friends
“The greatest treasure I have in life are the people I conquered and who are now part of my family… Friends for all hours, wonderful mothers and I am lucky to have them in my life! I love you!” he wrote.
Luciana also has two dogs, Matilda and Nelson with whom he also has the habit of posting photos and videos on a daily basis.
The model and photographer Henrique Gendre have been married for 22 years and are parents of 14-year-old girls Cora and Dahlia . In February this year, Luciana made a post celebrating 28 years with Henrique.
In addition to being her husband for decades, Henrique is also responsible for several of his wife’s photo shoots in addition to having his photos featured on the covers of magazines such as Vogue Brasil, L’Officiel and Forbes Brasil.
This content was originally published in Stolen car and 12 hours in captivity: details of the kidnapping of model Luciana Curtis and family on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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