# Porto Alegre Woman Denies Robbery in Police Encounter

> Woman claims she wasn't robbed during police stop in Porto Alegre as investigation into alleged homophobia continues.
- Title: Porto Alegre Woman Denies Robbery in Police Encounter · G1
- Summary: Woman claims she wasn't robbed during police stop in Porto Alegre as investigation into alleged homophobia continues.
- Keywords: porto alegre, police stop, homophobia, police misconduct, nicolas scherer, police civil, bolsa, abordagem
- Source: G1 — https://g1.globo.com/rs/rio-grande-do-sul/noticia/2026/11/09/mulher-pms-abordagem-casal-porto-alegre-depoimento.ghtml
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:53:56.902+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: porto alegre, police stop, homophobia, police misconduct, nicolas scherer, police civil, bolsa, abordagem, news
## Testimony on Police Stop
A woman filmed before police stop claims she wasn't robbed during the encounter with two men.

> A mulher que aparece nas imagens momentos antes da abordagem a um casal de homens na Cidade Baixa, em Porto Alegre, afirmou à Polícia Civil que não foi vítima do roubo de uma bolsa naquela noite
## Child Directs Police
Her daughter indicated the direction the two men were walking to police.

> Conforme a testemunha, a filha dela indicou a direção pela qual o casal havia seguido
## Homophobic Incident
Nicolas Scherer, 35, was tackled and injured after police stopped him.

> Nicolas Scherer, de 35 anos, foi derrubado e sofreu fratura no pé
## Police Investigation
Police are investigating the incident under suspicion of homophobia.

> A Polícia Civil investiga o caso sob suspeita de homofobia
## Disciplinary Probe
Military police opened disciplinary investigation into the officers' conduct.

> A Brigada Militar abriu sindicância para apurar a conduta dos policiais na esfera disciplinar
## No Removal of Officers
The officers were not removed from their duties despite the incident.

> Os PMs não foram afastados de suas funções
## Injury Details
Nicolas suffered a broken toe, burns, and bruises requiring surgery.

> Nicolas sofreu uma fratura no dedão do pé, além de escoriações e hematomas pelo corpo. Ele precisa passar por cirurgia
## Homophobia Claim
Nicolas stated he was offended due to his sexual orientation.

> Em depoimento, Nicolas afirmou à polícia que foi ofendido por causa da orientação sexual
## Investigation Timeline
The incident occurred late October with police stop recorded on Thursday night.

> O caso ocorreu no fim de outubro. As imagens mostram o início da abordagem, ocorrida na noite de quarta-feira (28)
## Key takeaway

A woman in Porto Alegre says she wasn't robbed during a police stop with two men, but the incident is under investigation for suspected homophobia.