BACOLOD City – Three men were arrested after they were allegedly caught breaking into a mobile phone store in Barangay 4, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, at around 3:20 a.m. on October 30.
Police identified the suspects only by their aliases “Robi,” 29; “Tolits,” 39; and “Paolo,” 35, all residents of Barangay Banga, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental.
Personnel of the San Carlos City Police Station responded to a report from the Civil Security personnel of the City Mayor’s Office regarding suspicious individuals outside a mobile phone store at the corner of V. Gustilo and Medina streets.
Upon reaching the area, police officers found the store’s roll-up door slightly open, with its padlocks forcibly destroyed.
Police said “Robi,” who was wearing a gray shirt, was found inside the establishment, while the two other suspects allegedly served as lookouts.
Authorities recovered two pairs of pliers, a black Samsung cellphone, a chisel, three belt bags, and P300 in various denominations. Three motorcycles were also recovered in connection with the incident.
The suspects are currently under police custody as authorities conduct further investigation and prepare the appropriate charges./PN
