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Mexican ‘batman’ vigilante wanted for chasing down suspected thieves and taping them to lampposts

A masked vigilante dubbed 'Mexican Batman' is currently the subject of a police manhunt after reportedly duct-taping suspected motorcycle thieves to poles.

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The brief

Law enforcement officials in Mexico have launched a search for an unidentified individual operating as a vigilante. Reports indicate the person identifies or is referred to as 'Batman' and has been physically detaining alleged motorcycle thieves by securing them to streetlights and utility poles with duct tape.

These accounts focus on the suspect's mask, the specific method of restraint used on alleged thieves, and the subsequent initiation of a police investigation into the vigilante's activities. Future developments will hinge on the progress of the active police manhunt.

Coverage does not yet specify the location within Mexico where these events are occurring or the current status of the individuals allegedly restrained by the vigilante.

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Quick answers

What is the vigilante doing to suspected thieves?

According to reports, the vigilante is chasing down suspected motorcycle thieves and securing them to lampposts or utility poles using duct tape.

Is the vigilante currently in police custody?

No, police have launched a manhunt to locate the individual.

Where in Mexico is this taking place?

Coverage does not yet specify the exact city or region where these incidents are occurring.

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Mexico Batman Vigilante Crime

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