A group of neighbors in Havana caught a thief almost red-handed, as they managed to take back the money he had stolen.
The event was captured by a witness who shared it on their Facebook account.
A woman was shouting that the criminal had money on him that he had taken and also a hidden knife.
"That money is mine, buddy. You're crazy," the wrongdoer claimed, already with his hands tied behind his back, while a man kept him bent forward so she could search him.
The recording ends with the alleged thief sitting on the sidewalk while the victim makes a phone call, possibly to the police.
The author of the video did not reveal exactly where the events took place or what happened to the accused.
Recently, amid the rise in crime in Cuba, it has become common for citizens to apprehend thieves caught in the act or trying to flee after committing their misdeeds.
At the beginning of the month, neighbors in Santiago de Cuba captured a thief in the street, tied his hands, and left him immobilized while waiting for the Police to arrive and make an official arrest.
The incident occurred in the Petrocasas neighborhood and was recorded by a witness who sent the photos to the communicator Yosmany Mayeta.
"According to the person who sent the images, this is not the first time that this man has been caught by the neighbors and handed over to the police, who release him after a few hours," the journalist noted.
Many people in the post identified him as Orlando Padilla Palacio, known as Orlandito, an alcoholic with numerous records of theft, fraud, and other crimes in his area of residence.
In mid-December, residents of the 30 de Noviembre neighborhood, also in Santiago de Cuba, stopped a man who attempted to rob an elderly person and then tried to flee.
The incident occurred in an area outside the city center known as Los Camilitos, where "the thief snatched a backpack from an elderly man with a cane, and some neighbors chased him down and tied him to a post," Mayeta recounted.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crime and Security in Cuba
Why are neighbors in Cuba stopping thieves?
The rising crime rate and the lack of effective police action have led residents in Cuba to take justice into their own hands. In many cases, the community organizes to apprehend thieves due to the perception of insecurity and the ineffectiveness of authorities in curbing the wave of criminality.
How have communities reacted to the rise in crime in Cuba?
Communities have begun to take proactive action in response to the rise in crime. Residents are organizing to catch criminals and hand them over to the police, as they believe the measures taken by the authorities are not enough to ensure their safety.
What measures are Cuban citizens taking in response to the lack of security?
Cuban citizens are taking matters into their own hands to stop criminals, due to police inefficiency. In many cases, neighbors capture thieves and hold them until authorities arrive, reflecting a distrust in the country's security institutions.
What are the consequences of police inaction on the safety of citizens in Cuba?
The inaction of the police has created an atmosphere of insecurity where citizens feel compelled to act on their own. This has led to an increase in citizen participation in capturing criminals and has sown distrust in the authorities responsible for ensuring public safety.
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