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The theft figures in Ibagué have decreased. According to the city’s Metropolitan Police, in the first week of December 2020, 18 cases of theft were reported, while in 2019 there were 96. These figures mean a reduction of 81%, with respect to this crime.
Even so, and despite the pandemic, thefts continue to be a constant in the Tolima capital.
This time, in front of the facilities of the La Riviera condominium, located between Ambalá and Guabinal avenues, a young man who was allegedly about to rob a woman was caught, beaten and placed in the hands of the authorities.
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A video taken by a security camera in the sector shows a thief, apparently, subduing a woman and throwing her to the ground. A person who was driving along 69th Street in his vehicle noticed the events and directed his car in the direction of the attacker.
He tried to run him over without success. Later, the inhabitants of the area realized what had happened and prepared to pursue and beat the robber.
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Another recording, which was captured by the community, It shows the young man bound by his hands and feet to prevent him from escaping. In addition, he was heavily thrashed.
“’Rata’ captured here on 69th Street, in front of the La Riviera complex. The community and the taxi drivers union also supporting ”, says the witness in the clip.
(Read on: Video: driver ran over thieves who were going to steal his car).
The man who took the video claims that the boy “hit and dragged” the woman on the ground and that he was arrested with the help of some neighbors.
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After catching him, those present called the Metropolitan Police to begin their capture and prosecution process.
The authorities have clarified on several occasions that taking justice into one’s own hands is also illegal, Therefore, they recommend going directly to the hotlines and not attacking the alleged robbers.
Guillermo Rodríguez, a criminal lawyer, told EL TIEMPO that each case of lynching or assault on an alleged criminal must be analyzed independently because it is circumstantial.
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There are cases in which legitimate defense can be argued, but there are others in which those involved may even be accused of murder.: “The private execution is reprehensible, but the problem is that the public is tired of so much insecurity and the Police is exhausted from catching criminals so that they let them loose.”
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