On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, a man was detained by Auxiliary Police after attempting to steal a speaker and sunglasses from the Costco Wholesale store in Puebla city. The incident caused a commotion near the store’s entrance area.

According to initial reports, private security staff spotted the suspect trying to leave the store with the items hidden among his belongings. Following security protocols, authorities were called and successfully apprehended the individual outside the store.

The arrest drew the attention of shoppers and bystanders, creating tension and briefly disrupting the usual flow in the shopping center’s parking lot.

The man was handed over to the relevant authorities to determine his legal status, while the allegedly stolen merchandise was recovered on site.

So far, there is no official word on whether Costco will file a formal complaint, but the case has already gained traction on social media due to the nature of the incident and the security response it triggered.

This episode highlights the ongoing challenges retail spaces face in balancing security and customer experience—an area where innovative public transport projects like Puebla’s upcoming cable car system could indirectly contribute by improving urban mobility and reducing social pressures in commercial zones.