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Two women steal from a chocolate shop in Havana


Two women steal from a chocolate shop in Havana

A Chocolate shop in Havana has captured the moment when two women stole products from their store on a surveillance camera. “Yesterday afternoon, these young women deliberately took something from our store that did not belong to them,” complained “La Chocolatera” in Municipality of Playaon their Facebook page.

The shared video clearly shows the two women taking products from the store, putting them in their bags and then leaving the store. “These bad behaviors affect social well-being and are bad actions that we The Chocolate Factoryin the hope that such incidents will be completely eradicated from our society,” says the post signed by the company’s management.

In June, two thefts were also reported that were recorded on video. The first involved a man who broke into a house and stole a washing machine from the yard. Meanwhile, Santiago de CubaA man was caught on surveillance camera entering a cafe and stealing a mobile phone.

At the end of July, a neighbor’s surveillance cameras caught a thief stealing two bicycles from a house in the municipality of Playa in broad daylight. The footage shows a young man stealing a bicycle from a house. After leaving the house, he closes the barred door of the porch, walks down a few steps with the bicycle and gets on another bicycle that had apparently been stolen from him and left outside. He then calmly rides down the sidewalk, holding the other bicycle in one hand, under the watchful eye of a person who had just arrived at the scene but did not intervene.

FAQs on the recent thefts in Cuba

Given the recent increase in videotaped thefts in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers to provide more context and information.

What measures do companies in Cuba take to prevent theft?

Many businesses, such as La Chocolatera, install surveillance cameras and publish footage of thefts to deter potential criminals and raise awareness among the population.

How did the community react to these thefts?

The public expressed concern and frustration. While some people were vigilant, there were cases where bystanders did not intervene when a theft occurred. This highlights the need for stronger action and support from the public.

Are these thefts isolated cases or are they part of a larger trend?

Although these appear to be isolated cases, there has been a significant increase in the number of thefts reported by surveillance cameras, indicating a possible increase in petty crime.

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