Truth behind thriller ‘Mexican Batman’ duct taping ‘thieves’ to lampposts
A mysterious vigilante crime fighter is waging war on motorbike thieves in Mexico – with five suspected crooks left tied up to poles in the past fortnight
Mexican Batman has left at least five men tied to poles as the cartel fighting crusader wages war against motorbike thieves(Image: LuisCardenasMx/X)
A vigilante crime fighter has been dubbed “Mexican Batman” after hunting down suspected motorbike thieves and duct taping them to lampposts.
The wannabe hero has reportedly wrapped at least five men to street poles over the last two weeks alone. The suspected crooks were found with their mouths covered and the word “thief” written across their faces.
The unidentified ‘Batman’ appears to have taken drastic action after a huge spike in violent bike thefts in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco , Mexico. Shocking photos have emerged of the suspected thieves taped to poles like a bizarre scenes from a DC comic book.
Several of the men tied-up were found with the word “ratero” written across their forehead in black marker pen – “ratero” being the Spanish word for thief.
‘Mexico’s Dark Knight’ also drew moustaches and whiskers on the duct taped men. The black pen doodles on their faces are believed to be his calling card.
The vigilante also placed pink signs above the men’s heads detailing their alleged crimes – and left the stolen motorbikes next to them.
However police have stressed they are treating the men tied to lampposts as victims. Detectives in Jalisco are now searching for the wannabe superhero.
Mexican Batman’s first unlucky victim was found on June 13. The bloke was found tied to a post next to a cardboard sign accusing him of being a thief.
After the first victim, numerous more were discovered in the following days in similar states.
Police have stated they are hot on ‘Batman’s’ heels and are aware of five incidents linked to the vigilante. State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernández said no-one has been arrested yet, but they have identified two vehicles connected to the suspect.
The men who were left tied-up have been freed and are being treated for their injuries.
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