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Trio caught red-handed in Playa del Carmen theft

Playa del Carmen, Q.R. — Playa del Carmen police managed to arrest three men red-handed when they were found in possession of stolen items.

Members of the Seguridad Pública de Solidaridad interrupted a robbery and arrested the three caught in the act after they were found robbing a boat shop in colonia Forjadores.

Police report that during routine surveillance, they noticed one man attempting to stuff a large bag into the trunk of a car. However, the moment he saw the police unit, he fled.

Police say the trio forcefully entered the boat repair shop and were stealing its items when they happened upon them. Police gave chase and caught the man who ran. When they returned with him to the boat shop, they found two more stealing items inside.

All three were arrested.