In a bold daylight incident on Saturday, residents of Santiago de Cuba took matters into their own hands by apprehending a thief who had broken into a home. The young thief was caught in the act and captured by vigilant neighbors before being handed over to the police.
Eyewitness testimony was provided by a local woman who shared photos and a video with independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta Labrada. The footage showed the young offender being detained by two police officers and escorted to a patrol car.
Details of the Incident
According to the witness, the attempted robbery took place at a residence on the corner of Callejón de Soto, between San Fermín and Cuartería Julio Palacio. The thief, accompanied by an accomplice, attempted to flee the scene. They were reportedly armed, one with a file and the other with a machete.
The duo gained entry to the home by forcefully breaking the lock on the back entrance. Neighbors who intervened in the incident did not hold back; they administered a severe beating to the captured thief, even knocking out one of his teeth. "Thieves no longer have a set time to commit their crimes," the woman lamented.
Community Response
In response to the incident, the reporter took to Facebook to seek help from the community in identifying the thief and gathering more details about the attempted burglary. This act of vigilance by the residents underscores the growing frustration and determination among locals to combat crime in their neighborhoods.