An alleged pickpocket was apprehended this Monday after stealing a cellphone from a woman on a P6 bus in Old Havana. The arrest occurred at the La Lechera stop, according to the Facebook page “El Cubano Fiel,” which is linked to the Ministry of the Interior.
The supposed thief was captured by the police after snatching the cellphone from the Cuban woman amid the usual chaos that arises on the island's buses due to the transportation shortages and the difficulties Cubans face in getting around.
According to this source, "they searched him and found the mobile. When they inquired about the owner, the woman realized her phone had been stolen." The account from El Cubano Fiel adds that "the lady got off the P6, thanked the officers for recovering her phone and arresting the pickpocket."
A week ago, a man was caught on surveillance camera at the exact moment he entered a café in Santiago de Cuba and stole a cellphone. The video clearly shows a middle-aged man taking what appears to be a mobile phone from a table in the café. The person who shared the post on social media included images that clearly show the alleged thief's face.
Another Cuban, residing in the city of Matanzas, was accused of committing several thefts on different days, including electronic devices and a musical instrument. On Monday, a suspected thief was captured by neighbors in the San Pedrito neighborhood of Santiago de Cuba; however, they had to release him because the police never showed up.
FAQs about Recent Crime Incidents in Cuba
The recent surge in crime incidents, particularly thefts, has raised numerous questions among the public. Here are some FAQs to provide clarity on the situation.
What led to the arrest of the alleged pickpocket on the P6 bus?
The arrest was made after the police found the stolen cellphone on the suspect during a search at the La Lechera stop in Old Havana.
How did the woman realize her phone was stolen?
The woman realized her phone was stolen when the police found it on the suspect and inquired about its owner.
Why was the suspected thief in San Pedrito released?
The suspected thief was released by neighbors because the police never arrived to take him into custody.