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Man Taped to Utility Pole: 'Batman' Vigilante Stirs Mexico

입력 : 2026.06.29 08:11

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A street in Mexico.

A man stands tied to a utility pole, his entire body wrapped in tape.

A vigilante dubbed "Batman" has emerged in the Mexican state of Jalisco, sparking widespread attention.

It is reported that this mysterious vigilante has captured five suspected motorcycle thieves over the past ten days, leaving them tied up at the scene along with the stolen motorcycles.

While the vigilante's identity remains unknown, posts comparing the individual to Batman are spreading rapidly on social media.

Amid a series of motorcycle thefts and concerns over public safety, some citizens have expressed support for the vigilante, while others are raising concerns about vigilantism taking the law into its own hands.

(Source: X @SimonLevyMx, @_3emeOeil, YouTube @Exploring Mexico)