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Lagos de Moreno ‘Batman’ Ties Bike Thieves to Lampposts

6/29/2026

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A self-styled “Batman” in Lagos de Moreno publicly bound alleged bike thieves to streetlamps.
Five men were duct-taped to lampposts between June 13 and June 23, with images showing mustaches, cat whiskers, and “thief” painted on their faces.
Police are searching for the vigilante.
State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernández said the tied men are victims, received medical treatment, and that police identified two vehicles that may be linked to the incidents.

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Story summary

A self-styled “Batman” in Lagos de Moreno publicly bound alleged bike thieves to streetlamps.
Five men were duct-taped to lampposts between June 13 and June 23, with images showing mustaches, cat whiskers, and “thief” painted on their faces.
Police are searching for the vigilante.
State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernández said the tied men are victims, received medical treatment, and that police identified two vehicles that may be linked to the incidents.