A Cuban man has been arrested in the city of Santa Clara, Villa Clara, after stealing a staggering five million pesos in cash from a residence, according to the officialist Facebook profile Fuerza del Pueblo.
The robbery occurred on June 6th in a home located in the Popular Council of Sakenaf. The suspect, identified as Alinoeslan Larrondo, broke into the house by smashing the slats of the front window shutters.
The victim of the theft was a "self-employed worker who owns a bakery and intended to use the money to import a container of wheat flour, to produce food that benefits the local residents," according to the cited source.
Fuerza del Pueblo emphasized that the community, "devastated" by the incident, actively collaborated with the National Revolutionary Police (PNR) and the Ministry of the Interior (MININT) to identify and apprehend the culprit.
After several days, the suspected thief was detained by the police. During the operation, authorities managed to recover an electric scooter and two gold chains that Larrondo had bought with the stolen money.
In the comments section of the post, several netizens expressed skepticism about this type of news and the effectiveness of the authorities.
"Everything looks nice, but I'll bet anything that in less than a week he's back on the streets, just like most of the cases they post here," commented one user, while others noted that the detained suspect would likely be released soon.
The substantial amount of cash found in the self-employed worker's home also sparked some comments.
"What amazes me the most about all this is the five million CUP. He has more money than all the ATMs in the province. That's why those of us who get paid via a card can't withdraw money from the bank. Add this to the hundreds of small businesses out there... The bank is empty, folks," remarked another commentator.
As of the close of this report, no further details about the unusual robbery have been disclosed.
In another recent and peculiar incident in Santa Clara, this time in the Popular Council of José Martí, a young man was caught in the act while robbing a bank in a park within that community.
Details Surrounding the Recent Santa Clara Robbery
Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the recent high-profile robbery in Santa Clara.
Who was the suspect in the Santa Clara robbery?
The suspect was identified as Alinoeslan Larrondo.
What was the amount stolen in the Santa Clara robbery?
The amount stolen was five million pesos in cash.
How did the community respond to the robbery?
The community was devastated by the incident and actively collaborated with the police and the Ministry of the Interior to identify and apprehend the culprit.