On Wednesday, two people were arrested in Havana's Cerro municipality after stealing a motorcycle parked in front of a residential building.
The incident occurred in the morning, as reported by the pro-government profile “El Cubano Fiel”, which in its Facebook post detailed the operation carried out thanks to the GPS tracking installed in the vehicle.
Facebook shot / El Cubano Field
According to the release, the thieves broke the locks on the motorcycle while the owner was doing chores at her house.
When the victim noticed the theft, he went looking for help and encountered plainclothes police officers patrolling on motorcycles.
After explaining what happened, officers and the subject began tracking the victim using the vehicle's GPS tracking system.
After patrolling several streets in Cerro, officers located the motorcycle and criminals at the intersection of Flores and Santa Rosa streets.
The thieves were arrested on site and the stolen vehicle was recovered. Shortly afterwards, a police patrol arrived to take the suspects to the “la cuarta” police station.
One of the signs of the deepening economic crisis in Cuba is the increase in criminal activity. which was recognized by the Cuban regime.
Recently, a man was arrested by police in the Talla Piedra district of Havana. after stealing a cell phone from a 15-year-old.
The incident occurred when the victim was walking through the streets of Arroyo, Cristina and Rastro and was intercepted by the thief, who quickly fled with the device.
Earlier this month, a user asked for help identifying a thief who took advantage of a street brawl in Havana and stole a cell phone from an apartment while a surveillance camera recorded the crime.
Tania Vargas, the complainant, expressed her outrage in the Facebook group “Confections in Havana,” asking users for help in identifying the thief.
In December, A Cuban man was involved in a dramatic robbery at a store in the El Louvre Hotelright in the heart of the city of Matanzas.
According to the official source “Con todos la Victoria” on Facebook, the person identified as José Rafael Rodríguez Durán was arrested and the stolen clothes were recovered.
Frequently asked questions about crime and safety in Cuba
How were the thieves of the stolen motorcycle caught in Havana?
Thanks to GPS tracking, the thieves were caught of the stolen vehicle. After breaking the locks of the motorcycle, the victim and plainclothes officers initiated a tracking operation using GPS and found the criminals at the intersection of Flores and Santa Rosa streets in the municipality of Cerro.
What is the current security situation in Cuba?
The security situation in Cuba is worrying due to the increasing crime wave. The economic crisis has exacerbated the increase in thefts, assaults and other crimeswhich led to an atmosphere of insecurity among the population. The government has acknowledged this increase in crime, but concrete measures to address the problem appear to be insufficient.
What contribution does social media make to fighting crime in Cuba?
Social media plays a crucial role in fighting crime in Cuba. Citizens use platforms like Facebook to report thefts and share information about criminalswhich helped in identifying and arresting miscreants. In addition, surveillance cameras installed by residents make it possible to document crimes and make police action easier.
What challenges does the Cuban police face in fighting crime?
The Cuban police face major challenges such as a lack of resources and personnelwhich has led to the perception of inefficiency in the fight against crime. While they sometimes manage to respond quickly, the public often takes matters into their own hands due to a lack of trust in security institutions.
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