Mexican 'Batman' vigilante wanted for chasing down suspected motorbike thieves, taping them to lampposts
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- A Mexican vigilante known as “Batman” is wanted by police for allegedly chasing suspected motorbike thieves and duct-taping them to lampposts in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco.
- Over a 10-day period starting June 13, at least five men were found tied to street poles with markings like mustaches, cat whiskers, and the word “thief” written on their faces.
- The vigilante reportedly left stolen bikes near the tied men to highlight their alleged crimes, with some victims found back-to-back on poles accompanied by signs.
- Authorities are treating the duct-taped men as victims and are investigating the vigilante, while also identifying two vehicles possibly linked to the incidents; no arrests have been made yet.
- The men were freed and treated for injuries, and it remains unclear if they are under investigation for theft.
