'Spiderman' Sought After Supermarket Theft in Panama

Panamanian authorities are searching for a thief who broke into a supermarket through a small window, earning the nickname 'Spiderman.' The suspect stole cash and phone cards, and the incident was caught on camera.

In Teobroma, Finca 30 (Bocas del Toro), Panama, a thief broke into a mini-supermarket this Friday. The criminal gained access through a small window above the entrance, stealing phone top-up cards and cash from the register. Fortunately, the supermarket was equipped with surveillance cameras, and the footage has already been handed over to the National Police and the Public Ministry to identify the 'Spiderman' and find his whereabouts. The goal is for him to be held accountable for the crime committed.

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