A Cuban man was detained by the police after taking advantage of an elderly woman and, through her rooftop, managed to steal a television from another house.
The Facebook profile El Cubano Fiel, associated with the Ministry of the Interior, reported this incident to praise the work of the highly criticized Cuban police. According to this source, the event took place on Gervasio Street between Virtudes and Concordia in the Dragones neighborhood of Central Havana.
The neighbor who was robbed, identified as Magaly, expressed her gratitude to her community for aiding in the retrieval of her TV and the apprehension of the thief. The post mentions that the alleged robber "took advantage of an elderly woman who is a neighbor of Magaly and told her that he was the husband of the victim and needed access through the rooftop because he had left his key inside the house."
In a somewhat unbelievable turn of events, the same profile claims, albeit with several grammatical errors, that "after entering the residence and returning through the same route, supposedly because he didn't find the key, he exited with the television in a sack and under his arm." It further adds that "Magaly noticed the theft and went to the Zanja police station to file a report," and that the matter was resolved "in no time," including the arrest of the suspected thief.
The post, which had limited engagement and was poorly written, highlights the ongoing efforts by certain social media profiles to glorify the actions of the Cuban police, despite widespread criticism of their inefficiency—unless it involves repressing the population, in which they excel.
Notably, on Monday afternoon, a woman was attacked with a machete by her ex-partner in Santiago de Cuba. However, neighbors expressed outrage over the delayed response from the police, who they claimed were called at the onset of the attack but took a long time to arrive.
Questions About Recent Incidents in Cuba
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding recent events involving the Cuban police and public safety.
How did the thief manage to steal the television?
The thief tricked an elderly woman, claiming he was the husband of the victim and needed to access the rooftop to retrieve a key. He then stole the television and left with it in a sack and under his arm.
What was the response from the community?
The community quickly assisted in recovering the stolen television and helped in the apprehension of the suspect.
Why is the Cuban police force criticized?
The Cuban police are often criticized for their inefficiency in handling crimes, except when it comes to repressing the population, in which they are notably effective.
What happened in Santiago de Cuba recently?
A woman was attacked with a machete by her ex-partner, and the neighbors were outraged by the delayed police response despite their calls for help.