Kidnapped British businessman's daughter held for ransom by thieves.

Luciana Curtis, a well-known model who has worked with Beyonce, recently went through a terrifying ordeal in Brazil. She and her photographer husband, Henrique Gendre, were leaving a restaurant in Sao Paulo with their youngest child when they were taken hostage by armed robbers. The criminals held them for about 12 hours, stealing their car and draining their bank accounts before finally releasing them yesterday.

According to reports, the family was kept in a small wooden shack in one of Sao Paulo's districts. They had only a mattress, a toilet, and a sink for their basic needs. It wasn't until their eldest child realized they hadn't returned home and alerted a relative, who then contacted the police, that the alarm was raised on Thursday morning. Luckily, the family was released just as the police began their search for the kidnappers.

During their terrifying ordeal, the criminals not only stole their car but also transferred money from the couple's bank accounts to their own. A spokesperson for Luciana confirmed the kidnapping to the local press and assured that the family is now safe and doing well.

The police are currently investigating the incident, with the help of CCTV footage from the restaurant where the criminals struck. They have released a statement saying that the armed robbers approached the victims outside the restaurant and took them captive. However, during the search by specialist police teams, the gang abandoned the family and fled.

Luciana, who is 53 years old, was born in Sao Paulo to a British businessman and a Brazilian teacher. She was discovered as a teenager at a shopping center and went on to win the Brazilian final of Supermodel of the World in 1993. She has graced the covers of various fashion magazines and has worked with top brands like Arden B, Harrods, H&M, and Victoria's Secret. She even had the opportunity to work with Beyonce for L'Oreal's 'True Match' campaign.

Despite the traumatic experience, Luciana and her family have yet to make any official comment about their ordeal. The police are continuing their investigation, and we can only hope that justice will be served for this terrifying act. In the meantime, we are glad to hear that Luciana and her loved ones are safe and recovering from their traumatic experience.

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