Two Men Arrested for Harassing Woman Exercising in Cancun

Exterior of a sports dome in Cancun's Supermanzana 77 neighborhood

Cancun, Quintana Roo — Police arrested two men Friday morning for allegedly sexually harassing a young woman while she was exercising at a sports dome in the Supermanzana 77 neighborhood, in the Gastronomicos housing complex.

According to witnesses, the woman was working out when two men in a white car approached her and began making obscene comments and persistently trying to get her attention, causing discomfort and concern.

The woman sought help from other women at the dome, but the suspects continued following her and trying to get closer, alarming those present. Neighbors intervened to protect the woman inside the sports facility and called 911.

Municipal police arrived minutes later and spoke with the victim and witnesses, who directly identified the suspects. When the men noticed the police, they tried to leave, but officers blocked their escape.

The suspects denied the accusations, but multiple witnesses supported the victim’s account and offered to testify before prosecutors. Police arrested both men on suspicion of sexual harassment.

They were taken to the municipal police station for medical checks and paperwork before being turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.

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By Javier Mendez

Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx