Residents of the 30 de Noviembre neighborhood in Santiago de Cuba apprehended a thief who attempted to rob an elderly man and then tried to flee.
The incident took place in an area outside the city center known as "Los Camilitos." In the recording shared by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada, you can hear how people are upset about the event.
According to the source who provided the video to the communicator, "the thief snatched the backpack from an elderly man with a cane, and some neighbors chased him and tied him to a pole," Mayeta Labrada described.
Recently, it has become common in Cuba for neighbors to apprehend thieves caught in the act.
A few days ago, a 19-year-old young man attempting to flee after committing a robbery was apprehended by residents of a neighborhood in the municipality of Guantánamo.
Recently, residents of Songo la Maya handed over a young thief to the police in a densely populated neighborhood of the area.
Another incident of this nature occurred when a group of people caught a thief who broke into a house to steal in broad daylight in Santiago de Cuba.
Meanwhile, some neighbors in Havana captured a thief and kept him lying on the ground for over two hours, the time it took for the police to arrive and take him into custody.
Frequently asked questions about crime and safety in Santiago de Cuba
Why do the residents of Santiago de Cuba decide to stop the thieves?
Residents of Santiago de Cuba are taking justice into their own hands due to the rising crime rates and the lack of effective police action. The sense of insecurity and the authorities' inability to curb the wave of criminality have prompted locals to take matters into their own hands to protect their communities.
What measures are Cuban citizens taking in response to the lack of security?
In light of the police's inefficiency, Cuban citizens are taking matters into their own hands to apprehend criminals. Neighbors are capturing thieves and holding them until the authorities arrive, reflecting a distrust in the country's security institutions and a growing desperation to protect themselves amid a wave of crime.
How have communities reacted to the increase in crime in Cuba?
Communities in Cuba have begun to take proactive measures in response to the rise in crime. Residents are organizing to capture criminals and hand them over to the police, as they believe that the actions taken by the authorities are insufficient to ensure their safety.
What happened in the neighborhood of Songo la Maya with the young thief?
In the neighborhood of Songo la Maya, locals apprehended a young thief and handed him over to the police. The young man, who is under 20 years old, was captured by the residents before the police arrived, demonstrating community action in response to insecurity.
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