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Belgian visitor's backpack stolen after leaving Havana airport

The woman was traveling by car with a donation for a children's hospital when unknown people opened the trunk and took her belongings.

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Editorial illustration of a Belgian visitor whose backpack was stolen after leaving Havana airport
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A Belgian visitor who arrived in Cuba with a donation for a children's hospital had her backpack stolen while traveling by car from José Martí International Airport.

Unknown people forced open the vehicle's trunk and removed the backpack containing personal belongings. No other stolen items are detailed.

The incident occurred on a road segment during the airport transfer. The available information does not identify the exact location.

Oliver De Armas, a tourist-accommodation host in El Vedado, reported the incident on Facebook. The description is attributed to his account.

According to De Armas, the theft occurred on Thursday, October 15, near 9:40 p.m. The year is not specified.

The account also refers to reports of similar incidents in the area by travelers and drivers without further detail.

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