A Havana chocolate shop captured the moment when two women stole products from their store through a surveillance camera. "Yesterday afternoon, these young women intentionally took something that didn't belong to them from our shop," denounced "La Chocolatera," located in the Playa municipality, on their Facebook page.
The shared video clearly shows the two women taking products from the shop, placing them in their bags, and then leaving the establishment. "These bad behaviors affect social well-being, and are bad actions that we expose from La Chocolatera, hoping that such incidents are eradicated completely from our society," stated the post, signed by the General Management of the business.
In June, two thefts captured on camera were also reported. The first involved a man who entered a house and stole a washing machine from the yard. Meanwhile, in Santiago de Cuba, a man was caught by a surveillance camera as he entered a café and stole a cell phone.
At the end of July, a neighbor's surveillance cameras captured a thief stealing two bicycles from a home in the Playa municipality in broad daylight. The footage shows a young man taking a bicycle from a house. After leaving, he closes the grilled door of the porch, walks down a few steps carrying the bike, and mounts another bicycle that was apparently taken earlier and parked outside. He then pedals away calmly down the sidewalk, holding the other bike with one hand, under the watchful eye of a person who had just arrived at the scene but did not intervene.
FAQs on Recent Thefts in Cuba
Given the recent surge in thefts captured on camera in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more context and information.
What measures are being taken by businesses in Cuba to prevent theft?
Many businesses, like La Chocolatera, are installing surveillance cameras and publicly sharing footage of thefts to deter potential criminals and raise awareness among the community.
How has the community responded to these thefts?
The community has shown a mix of concern and frustration. While some individuals have been vigilant, there have been instances where onlookers did not intervene during a theft, highlighting the need for stronger community action and support.
Are these thefts isolated incidents or part of a larger trend?
While these incidents might seem isolated, there has been a noticeable increase in thefts reported through surveillance footage, indicating a possible rising trend in petty crime.