In the early hours of Saturday, surveillance footage captured a man scaling a pipe outside a residence in the Aurora neighborhood of Las Tunas, tampering with a LED light fixture in an apparent attempt to remove it.
The video, shared on Facebook, depicts the individual swiftly climbing the structure to reach the light, which he repeatedly manipulates with his hands. The post's author denounced it as an attempted theft.
"Attempted theft in Aurora neighborhood. Any information is appreciated," wrote Lázara Milena Perdomo Domínguez in her post sharing the footage.
While some users made light of the man's climbing skills, others tried to provide clues for his identification. One user claimed to have previously been victimized by someone with similar characteristics.
"That same guy robbed me a month ago, he has a tattoo on his leg," one commenter stated. Another user also pointed out that detail: "He has a tattoo on one leg. Start looking there."
These claims are based on social media postings and have not been independently verified.
Community Reactions and Concerns
Some residents suspect the man might not have been acting alone. "He was with someone else because he made signals," one observer noted while interpreting the man's movements during the recording.
The incident also sparked criticism of law enforcement's response to thefts. "You can't even sleep peacefully anymore. We need neighborhood night watches because we can't rely on the police," a user expressed.
This concern aligns with a decline in security indicators documented by the Cuban Citizen Audit Observatory (OCAC). The organization reported 2,833 verified crimes in 2025, including 1,536 thefts, and noted an increase in crime-related fatalities in the first half of 2026.
Wider Impact on Las Tunas
In September, Las Tunas also experienced thefts of essential infrastructure, such as solar panels and ETECSA cables in Amancio, affecting water services, telecommunications, and electricity generation.
The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a security alert on September 1, warning of a "widespread increase in crime" in Cuba.
In this environment, privately installed cameras have become a common tool for documenting thefts and gathering information about perpetrators. Similar incidents have been recorded recently in Cárdenas and Havana.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Las Tunas
What was captured on camera in Las Tunas?
A man was seen climbing a pipe outside a home and attempting to tamper with a LED light fixture in the Aurora neighborhood of Las Tunas.
How did the community react to the incident?
The community expressed concerns about the effectiveness of police response and discussed organizing neighborhood night watches for better security.
What are the broader implications for security in Las Tunas?
The incident reflects a larger trend of increasing crime in Las Tunas, with thefts affecting essential infrastructure and a general rise in crime rates across Cuba.