A family in San Germán, located in the province of Holguín, endured moments of extreme tension and uncertainty during a violent home invasion that led to an hour-long kidnapping, according to reports that have surfaced on social media in recent hours.
The family, consisting of a woman, her husband, and a minor who is her grandson, were subjected to this traumatic event. According to the site Click-Cuba, citing local sources, three heavily armed individuals broke into the home, subjecting its inhabitants to an hour of fear and distress.
The intruders bound the three family members and used the time to steal a MZ motorcycle, the woman’s gold chain, her earrings, and several household appliances. They also took various food items from the basic rationed basket and a bottle of oil, highlighting the severe scarcity that plagues the country.
This information has been echoed by various social media profiles dedicated to exposing the critical situation in Cuban society. Among them, the Facebook profile Edmundo Dantés Junior noted that the woman's son, who resides in the United States, is offering a $2,000 reward for any information leading to the capture of those involved.
In the comments section of this post, a person mentioned that the woman's son is his coworker in the United States and confirmed the details of the incident. "The woman's son works with me here in the United States. They took all his mother's jewelry and a new motorcycle just sent to Cuba. We are coworkers. And I forgot to mention they also took all the groceries and some bags of rice," he pointed out.
On TikTok, a user identified as León Republicano shared an interview with a family member of the victims residing in the United States, who confirmed the robbery. "My mom's hand is swollen. The police have not apprehended anyone yet," he said, expressing frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation.
"We have never seen anything like this in our neighborhood. It is alarming how much the situation has deteriorated," a shocked neighbor told Click-Cuba.
The security situation in Cuba has reached alarming levels. In a related incident that is still under investigation, a massacre occurred over the weekend in the town of Ceballos, Ciego de Ávila, where four individuals were brutally murdered during a home robbery.
Questions and Answers About the Recent Crime Wave in Cuba
Given the alarming rise in crime in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and answers to provide more context to this issue.
What happened during the home invasion in San Germán?
Three heavily armed individuals broke into a home, bound the residents, and stole a motorcycle, jewelry, appliances, and food, leading to an hour-long ordeal of fear for the family.
What items were stolen during the home invasion?
The intruders took a motorcycle, a gold chain, earrings, several household appliances, food items from the rationed basket, and a bottle of oil.
Has there been any progress in the police investigation?
As of now, no suspects have been apprehended, and the family remains frustrated with the lack of progress in the police investigation.
Is there a reward for information leading to the capture of the intruders?
Yes, the woman's son, who lives in the United States, is offering a $2,000 reward for any information that leads to the capture of those involved in the home invasion.