Strange incidents of suspected motorcycle thieves being taped to poles have come to light in Jalisco, Mexico, and have created a buzz on social media with people crediting a mysterious figure, being referred to as the ‘Batman of Lagos de Moreno’ for the acts.
According to local media reports, five suspected thieves have been found taping poles and lampposts in Lagos de Moreno, a municipality in Jalisco, over the past 10 days, which people assume is the work of an unidentified vigilante. As the news spread on social media, people were quick to attribute the acts to a ‘Batman’ figure.
🚨In Jalisco, Mexico, a local man has become a real-life vigilante known as “the Batman of Lagos de Moreno.”
— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) June 24, 2026
Fed up with useless authorities, he started hunting down motorcycle thieves himself. In just ten days, he has already caught and duct-taped five suspects to poles and… pic.twitter.com/nSg7eTgpPA
The first such incident was reported on 13th June, when an injured young man was found tied to a post with a cardboard sign accusing him of being a “ratero” (thief). Similar cases emerged on 17th June and 19th June. In images appearing on social media, the men are seen with their mouths taped, faces marked and warning signs placed near them. As per local media reports, motorcycles involved in some of the alleged thefts were also found at some of the scenes.
Jalisco prosecutor Salvador González de los Santos confirmed the incidents to local media. He said that young men were found tied with tape to poles with signs warning that consequences would happen if people continued stealing motorcycles. He said investigators were looking into the allegations against the people found tied, but added that they are being treated as victims at this stage.
While the police are probing the incidents, trying to reach the individual or individuals behind them, the ‘Batman of Lagos de Moreno’ has become a popular figure on social media.
