A real-life Batman is tying suspected thieves to street poles, and now the police are hunting him.

At least five men were found taped to lampposts with cat whiskers drawn on their faces in Lagos de Moreno.

When the law cannot protect your home, some people look for a hero. But when a real-world vigilante takes over, the line between justice and crime gets very blurry.

WHAT HAPPENED

In Lagos de Moreno, Mexico, someone is hunting down suspected motorbike thieves. They do not call the police. Instead, they tape the suspects to lampposts.

Over ten days starting June 13, people found five men stuck to street poles. The vigilante painted cat whiskers and the word "thief" on their faces.

The person behind this left the stolen bikes right in front of the trapped men. Locals now call this mystery person the "Batman of Lagos de Moreno."

WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOWS

Five men were found duct-taped to street poles.

• The events took place over a 10-day period starting June 13.
• Suspects had the Spanish word for "thief" and cat whiskers drawn on their faces.
• At least one photo showed two men taped back-to-back with a pink sign.
• Stolen motorbikes were left at the scene near the tied-up men.

THE BIGGER QUESTION

Why do people cheer for a lawbreaker? When citizens feel the police cannot keep them safe, they look for anyone who will.

But vigilante justice is wild and unchecked. We must ask ourselves what happens when the wrong person gets taped to a pole.

THE OTHER SIDE

State Security Secretary Juan Pablo Hernandez said the police are treating the tied-up men as victims. The police department is currently trying to catch the vigilante for breaking the law.

The police argument is strong because citizens cannot take the law into their own hands without creating chaos.

WHAT HAPPENS NOW

For now, the people of Lagos de Moreno are caught in the middle. Neighbors must decide if they feel safer with the police or a masked shadow.

The search for the vigilante continues, while motorbike owners remain on high alert.

WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW

Who is the person behind the Batman mask?

• Are the taped men actually guilty of stealing the motorbikes?
• Will the local people help the police catch the vigilante, or will they protect his identity?