A violent confrontation erupted in Salto after a man tried to steal a delivery rider’s motorbike. The incident happened on Uruguay street, near the 2700 block, in the city’s northeast area. The rider had stopped at a house to make a delivery when the theft attempt occurred. As the rider entered the house, the suspect tried to make off with the bike.
The rider quickly called for help and chased after the would-be thief. Neighbors joined in, apprehending the suspect and beating him. A video obtained by News Agency shows the brutal assault. The victim of the alleged theft attempt has since filed a complaint against the neighbors involved.
The Salto Prosecutor’s Office has summoned several individuals connected to the incident for questioning. The office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the violent confrontation. The suspects were identified as the neighbors who beat the alleged thief. The case highlights the complexities of citizen justice and the potential consequences of taking the law into one’s own hands.