Residents of Holguín are on high alert due to a spike in motorcycle thefts and scams linked to motorbike sales. On Facebook, user Marian Pérez Rodríguez shared her experience of losing her bike, hoping to warn others. She recounted her story: living in Las Tunas, she found a supposed buyer in Holguín who requested that she bring the bike there.
Upon arrival, the man asked to test ride the motorcycle, with Marian sitting behind him. When she dismounted, he sped away, leaving no trace of either the thief or the bike. She discovered that the contact details and address he provided were fake. "Do not trust anyone, even if they present themselves as an interested buyer with ID. It's heartbreaking to lose what you've worked so hard for, especially given the current situation," she cautioned.
Unfortunately, Marian's story is not unique. David Suárez, another Facebook user, reported that 16 motorcycles have been stolen in Holguín in less than a month. As one of the victims, he posted photos of those he suspects stole his bike, notified the police, and shared his phone number, offering a "substantial reward" for information on the culprits. He, too, lost his motorcycle just a day after listing it for sale.
Alexander García, a fellow Holguín resident, also fell victim to motorcycle theft this week. He posted a picture of his stolen bike on Facebook, with acquaintances commenting on the rampant thefts. "They're out of control," remarked one.
Yurisai Romero, another citizen from Holguín, also experienced the theft of her motorcycle. She shared footage on Facebook showing her bike being taken from the parking area of the Hermanos Aguilera community, in front of the Pedagogical Institute. In her case, she accuses the parking attendant—now in custody—of being the thief, who allegedly acted with an accomplice.
None of the victims have praised the police for their investigative efforts. Instead, the focus seems to be on increasing the number of political prisoners, while public safety continues to deteriorate on Cuba's streets.