A mother was violently robbed on Wednesday in Santiago de Cuba when a woman snatched her phone. The Facebook profile Miky Oshuncito reported that the robbery occurred at the intersection of Gasómetro and Calle 2, and that the stolen phone is a Samsung A12.
"It was a woman," noted the person who made the report, highlighting this unusual detail as it is rare to see women involved in street phone snatching. However, there was no mention of whether she was using any form of transportation or had an accomplice in the criminal act.
Three hours after the initial post, the reporter added that the thief was wearing "a yellow blouse and had red hair." They also pointed out that "she is either in the military or works there," referring to the nearby Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany Military Hospital, suggesting they were close to identifying her.
A Tale of Two Santiagueras
In contrast, a young woman named Dayma Fajardo from Santiago garnered admiration on social media after announcing on Monday that she had found a cellphone in a hospital and was looking for its owner.
"This morning (Monday), I found this Samsung A32 at the La Colonia Children's Hospital," the young woman posted in the Facebook group "AMAZON Santiago de Cuba.com," indicating that she would only return the device to its rightful owner.
Within hours, the post generated numerous comments, most of them praising the young woman’s kind gesture, standing in stark contrast to the violent reality of the country, where someone could get hurt over a phone robbery.
Key Questions About the Phone Snatching Incident in Santiago de Cuba
Here we address some important questions and answers regarding the recent phone snatching incident in Santiago de Cuba and the broader context it highlights.
Where did the phone snatching incident occur?
The incident occurred at the intersection of Gasómetro and Calle 2 in Santiago de Cuba.
What kind of phone was stolen?
The stolen phone was a Samsung A12.
How was the suspect described?
The suspect was described as a woman wearing a yellow blouse and having red hair. It was also mentioned that she might be affiliated with the Dr. Joaquín Castillo Duany Military Hospital.
What contrasting story was shared on social media?
A contrasting story was shared by Dayma Fajardo, who found a Samsung A32 at La Colonia Children's Hospital and sought to return it to its owner, gaining praise for her honesty.