Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — A man allegedly stealing copper wire from inside an electrical box died from a fatal shock Wednesday. A man identified as Patricio “N” was killed by electrocution while tampering with a CFE cable.
Police were notified of the attempted theft by residents along 115th Avenue who reported hearing a loud bang as they lost power.
When authorities arrived at the CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) box, they found the deceased man.
Municipal police officers cordoned off the area as city firemen worked to remove the body. CFE crews also arrived to begin repairs to restore electricity to the area.
There are residential reports that the now-deceased was well-known in the area for theft of electrical material in public infrastructure.
