Cancun, Q.R. — A man accused of robbing vehicles parked along Cancun’s busy Huayacán Avenue is in custody. The thefts were reported by numerous city vehicle owners on social media.
Those reports captured the attention of local authorities who began an investigation into the spree of smash-and-grab vehicle robberies. Police announced on Thursday the capture of Carlos “N”.
Using city surveillance, they were able to monitor the area, finally capturing the suspect. Police said he was armed at the time of this arrest. He was taken into custody wearing a company shirt.
“As a result of surveillance, operational intelligence and responses to citizen reports, Cancun police officers, in coordination with the State Attorney General’s Office, National Guard and Mexican Army, arrested Carlos “N.”
“He is allegedly linked to crimes reported on social media related to robberies inside vehicles on Huayacán Avenue.
“The operation stemmed from information analysis and close monitoring of several citizen complaints which allowed authorities to locate and apprehend the individual in possession of a firearm and substances consistent with narcotics.”
He has since been turned over to authorities to face charges.
