Overview
- Security cameras recorded the July 15 attempt by a man to snatch a child’s scooter outside a home in Chalco, Estado de México.
- The child’s grandmother grabbed a floor squeegee and chased off the would-be thief with repeated strikes.
- Social media users overwhelmingly praised the grandmother’s bravery and quick thinking in defending her grandson.
- Authorities have not identified any of the individuals involved, and no arrests have been reported so far.
- The incident has fueled debate over community self-defense and public safety in a municipality experiencing a recent uptick in violent crime.