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A thief who threatened a young woman with scissors and stole her cellphone was captured this Wednesday in the city of Bayamo, in Granma, according to sources affiliated with the Ministry of the Interior (Minint).
Citizens and police officers apprehended an individual around noon on Wednesday after he threatened a girl with scissors and snatched her mobile phone, very close to the José Joaquín Palma theater located at the intersection of General Lora and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes streets.
According to a note published on Ransel Londres's profile, an account linked to Minint, the assailant will be brought before the courts for the crime of robbery with violence, in its aggravated form.
The publication warned that, in addition to protecting property, it is important to stay "alert" and give a "revolutionary response" to criminals.
In a tone of exhortation, as is customary in the triumphalist rhetoric of the establishment, the statement called for “vigilance, unity, and confrontation against social indiscipline and crime, alongside the authorities,” at a time when the population is precisely criticizing the insufficient action of the police to address the unprecedented wave of crime and insecurity the country is experiencing.
In recent years, the rise in crime and violence in Cuba has kept the population on edge, as they not only endure the severe economic crisis directly but are also victims of criminals.
In Havana, a cellphone thief was arrested who also used scissors to threaten his victims and rob them, in the municipality of 10 de Octubre.
Meanwhile, in recent dates, several assaults and robberies in Cuba involving firearms have been reported.
A armed robbery was carried out by two individuals who intimidated and tied up a messenger to steal his motorcycle, in a parking lot in the municipality of Marianao.
Frequently Asked Questions about Crime in Cuba and the Capture of Robbers
How was a robber captured in Bayamo?
The assailant was detained by citizens and police officers after threatening a young woman with scissors and stealing her cellphone near the José Joaquín Palma theater.
What measures are being taken in Cuba to address the wave of crime?
The Cuban government has urged citizens to be vigilant and confront social indiscipline and crime, alongside the authorities. However, the population criticizes the ineffective actions of the police and often chooses to take matters into their own hands to apprehend criminals, which demonstrates a lack of trust in law enforcement.
Is it common for citizens to detain thieves in Cuba?
In Cuba, it is becoming increasingly common for citizens to detain thieves due to the rising wave of crime and the ineffective police response. In several instances, communities have caught and handed over criminals to the authorities, reflecting an increase in citizen participation in the face of inadequate public safety.
What types of crimes are most common in Cuba today?
The most common crimes in Cuba include theft and assaults in streets, homes, and commercial establishments. The theft of cell phones is a recurring crime, and in some cases, firearms or sharp objects like scissors and knives have been used to threaten and attack victims. These crimes have increased amid the economic crisis the country is experiencing.
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