BACOLOD City – Two robbery suspects were arrested in separate police operations in La Carlota City and Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, on November 3, 2026 following swift police response that led to the recovery of stolen properties.
The Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) identified the suspects only by their aliases “Jill,” 33, a tricycle driver, and “Bon,” 31.
In La Carlota City, “Jill” was arrested in connection with the theft of five tires from the basement of a residence along Orense-Ibiza Street, Villa Caridad Subdivision, Barangay III, at around 10:30 a.m.
Initial investigation showed that the suspect allegedly took the tires without the owner’s consent and threatened to stab the victim when confronted.
He reportedly loaded the stolen items onto his tricycle and fled.
At around 6:20 p.m., the suspect returned to the property to allegedly steal additional items but was spotted by responding personnel of the La Carlota City Police Station, its Alert Team and intelligence personnel.
He was immediately arrested inside the victim’s compound.
In a separate incident, “Bon” was arrested following a robbery at a residence in San Dionisio Subdivision, Barangay Granada, Bacolod City, at around 3:40 p.m.
Police said the victim discovered that her house door was open upon arriving home. As she entered, the suspect allegedly shoved her before fleeing with an HP laptop, an Acer netbook and other personal belongings.
Personnel of Police Station 5 under the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) launched a hot pursuit operation, resulting in the suspect’s arrest at Hacienda Teresita in Barangay Granada at around 6:10 p.m.
During the inventory of recovered items, police also seized two sachets of suspected shabu weighing approximately 1.2 grams, valued at P8,160, and drug paraphernalia.
Both suspects remained under police custody pending the filing of appropriate charges./PN
