In this Deep Dive, we follow the bizarre arrest of John N., a U.S. fugitive caught wandering Tijuana’s Agua Caliente Boulevard—a man wanted for armed robbery, fraud, and drug trafficking who tried to pass as a “Security Enforcement Officer” using a fake badge. What unfolds next is less like a crime thriller and more like a case study in poor judgment—and efficient policing. Backed by community tips, cross-border coordination, and Mexico’s specialized fugitive-tracking units, the arrest dismantles the old myth that Baja is a safe haven for fugitives. In a world of data sharing and surveillance, the real question becomes: can anyone truly disappear anymore? 🌐🚓