Two robbery suspects were arrested in La Carlota City and Bacolod City on Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) reported.
In La Carlota City, police arrested alias “Jill,” 33, a tricycle driver, after he allegedly stole five tires from a residence along Orense-Ibiza Street, Villa Caridad Subdivision, Brgy. III.
Police said the suspect allegedly took the tires from the basement of the victim’s residence at around 10:30 a.m. and threatened to stab the owner when confronted.
He then loaded the stolen tires onto his tricycle and fled.
At around 6:20 p.m., the suspect allegedly returned to the property to steal more items but was caught inside the compound by responding police personnel.
Meanwhile, in Bacolod City, alias “Bon,” 31, was arrested at around 3:40 p.m following a reported robbery at a residence in San Dionisio Subdivision, Brgy. Granada.
The female homeowner said she discovered that her door was open when she arrived.
Upon entering, she was allegedly shoved by the suspect, who fled with an HP laptop, an Acer netbook, and other personal belongings.
Personnel of Police Station 5 launched a hot pursuit operation and arrested the suspect at around 6:10 p.m. at Hacienda Teresita, Brgy. Granada.
During the inventory of recovered items, police also discovered two sachets containing approximately 1.2 grams of suspected shabu worth P8,160, along with drug paraphernalia.
Both suspects were placed under police custody pending the filing of appropriate charges.*
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