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Two individuals were arrested in Sancti Spíritus after stealing three televisions from the Federico Engels primary school in the Colón neighborhood of that city in the central part of the country.
The equipment was recovered and returned to the educational center, as reported on Facebook by the official profile El Cubano Fiel, associated with the Ministry of the Interior (Minint).
According to the publication, the criminals took advantage of the lack of surveillance to enter the premises and steal the devices, but they were later located and apprehended during a police investigation.
During the delivery of the televisions at the school, officials explained how the operation was carried out to recover the "learning tool" for the children.
According to the source, residents of the Colón neighborhood noted that the detained individuals were known in the area for their "antisocial behavior" and referred to them as "new generation petty thieves."
This Friday, the official government profile reported that the police dismantled a band of criminals engaged in theft and dismantling of motorcycles in Santiago de Cuba.
He specified that the criminals had developed a scheme in which they dismantled stolen motorcycles to sell the parts separately, making them harder to trace. However, police intervention allowed them to identify and recover some of the stolen material.
In August, a massive robbery at José Martí Primary School, located in the Rolo Monterrey neighborhood of Moa, Holguín province, resulted in 13 people being prosecuted, including two teenagers, for various crimes related to the looting of technological equipment from the educational institution.
According to reported by the local state journalist Camilo Velazco, the incident occurred on August 2, when two 16-year-old teenagers broke into the school office and stole three televisions.
Hours later, they returned accompanied by a third individual and took five additional televisions, a computer, and a guitar, which were later sold in Moa and in the municipalities of Banes and Báguano.
The rise in crime in Cuba is closely linked to the economic crisis, where the lack of resources and the ineffectiveness of authorities have weakened public safety and led to an increase in thefts and minor crimes that directly impact the citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Increase in Crime and Theft in Cuba
What happened at the Federico Engels primary school in Sancti Spíritus?
Two individuals were arrested after stealing three televisions from the Federico Engels primary school in the Colón neighborhood, Sancti Spíritus. The televisions were recovered and returned to the school. The lack of surveillance allowed the criminals to enter the premises, but they were apprehended thanks to a police investigation.
What is the current situation of crime in Cuba?
Crime in Cuba is on the rise, despite the regime's claims of its reduction. The Cuban Citizen Audit Observatory reported a historic record of 1,319 verified crimes between January and June 2025, including 721 thefts and 63 murders. The economic crisis and lack of resources have contributed to the increase in criminality on the island.
How are Cuban authorities responding to the increase in thefts?
Cuban authorities have made several arrests and dismantled criminal gangs, such as the network involved in the theft and illegal resale of gas canisters in Sancti Spíritus. However, the population continues to perceive a lack of effective action from the authorities, which has led many citizens to take matters into their own hands for their protection.
What is the relationship between the economic crisis and the rise in crime in Cuba?
The economic crisis in Cuba has led to a shortage of basic resources and an increase in prices, which has exacerbated insecurity and crime. The lack of resources and the ineffectiveness of the authorities have weakened citizen security, causing a rise in thefts and petty crimes that directly impact the population.
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