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No one expected the thieves to end up looking like this.
Two men accused of breaking into a business in Indonesia were caught by local residents before they could escape. But instead of simply restraining them and waiting for police, the neighbors wrapped the pair almost completely in bright orange adhesive tape. One of them was even given a taped "antenna," leading many online to joke that they looked like eerie versions of the Teletubbies.
Videos of the unusual scene quickly spread across social media, drawing millions of views and plenty of reactions. Some people found the situation hilarious, while others argued that public humiliation and vigilante-style punishment can cross the line, even when the suspects are accused of a crime.
The two men were eventually handed over to the authorities, where the case will be handled through the legal process.
The incident has sparked an unusual debate: when a community catches suspected criminals before police arrive, where should the line be drawn between protecting the neighborhood and taking justice too far?
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