Internet users have baptized a mysterious vigilante of Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico, as the “Mexican Batman”, after at least five men were found duct-taped to poles.
The anonymous watchman has decided to take justice into his own hands, by capturing and exhibiting alleged motorcycle thieves, according to reports The Herald of Mexico.
Since June 13, five incidents with the same thing have been reported so far. modus operandi. The stranger intercepts the suspects, immobilizes and securely attaches them to streetlight poles with multiple layers of adhesive tape industrial.
The vigilante emulates the style of the comic book character and the movies.
The first case gained notoriety on social networks when A man appeared tied up on a public road, with signs of violence and a sign that marked him as a “thief.” He even had that word written on his forehead in paint.
The pattern has repeated itself: men immobilized, signs and alleged evidence of robberies of motorcycles placed next to them.
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On June 17, two cases occurred. Two men were found tied with duct tape, with covered mouths and painted mouse whiskers. That same day, another young man was exhibited with a phrase that linked him to the theft of motorcycles.
Two days later, a fifth case was recorded in similar conditions.
The social media users and residents have been divided between those who celebrate the actions of the Mexican Batman and those who warn about the danger of vigilante justice.
The Jalisco Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the opening research folders for the cases that occurred in Lagos de Moreno.
According to Brandthe Secretary of Security of Jalisco, Juan Pablo Hernández, stated that the Investigators work to locate the mysterious vigilante and that they have identified at least two vehicles that could be related to the case.
In turn, the Police tries to determine if the immobilized men were really linked to the robbery of motorcycles or if they were flagged incorrectly.
The local press reported that, after being released by the agents, the Affected people received medical attention for injuries caused by the restraints. However, it is not yet clear if any face criminal charges.
The alleged thieves are treated, in the first stage, as victims of aggression and illegal deprivation of liberty.
The authorities asked the population to avoid interfering in police work while evidence is collected and those responsible are sought.
Furthermore, it investigate whether it is a vigilante or a coordinated group behind these acts.