The lamppost crusader

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MARY REICHARD, HOST: A mystery vigilante in Mexico is being called the “Batman of Lagos de Moreno.”

Police say he’s been chasing suspected motorbike thieves around town, then duct-taping them to lampposts.

At least five men were found tied to street poles over a 10-day stretch this summer. Some with the alleged stolen motorbikes right next to them.

Some had “thief” written on their faces … in Spanish.

Others reportedly had mustaches or cat whiskers drawn on them.

But police aren’t treating this like a superhero story.

Officials say the tied-up men are victims.

Now authorities are looking for the vigilante. So far, no arrests.

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