Attempted Burglary Foiled at Café in Novaliches, Quezon City Caught on CCTV
An attempted burglary was foiled at a café in Novaliches, Quezon City, the suspects were caught on CCTV.
Burglary is a crime that involves unlawfully entering a building, structure, or dwelling with the intent to commit theft, vandalism, or other crimes inside. Unlike robbery, burglary typically does not involve direct confrontation or force against people.
Instead, it focuses on the illegal entry into a property with the intent to commit a crime.
Burglaries can occur in residential homes, businesses, or other types of structures. The severity of burglary charges can vary depending on factors such as the type of property involved, whether weapons were present, and whether the burglary resulted in any harm to individuals or property.
On Holy Thursday (March 30, 2024), an attempted burglary was caught on camera at a café in Novaliches, Quezon City. The incident took place in Barangay Sta. Monica.
According to CCTV footage, two suspects were seen entering the café from the rear entrance. Their intention was to break into a safe within the establishment. The suspects initially struggled to open the safe, prompting them to retrieve a crowbar from a nearby toolbox.
Despite their efforts, they were unsuccessful in gaining access to the safe. Faced with this setback, the suspects decided to steal a speaker and two helmets from the counter instead.
However, a security guard from a neighboring establishment noticed their illegal activity, causing the suspects to escape promptly.
In their hurry to escape, the suspects left behind the stolen items, including the speaker and helmets, but managed to escape with only the crowbar.
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The incident reminds the public of the importance of vigilance and security measures to prevent criminal activities within establishments. Thanks to the quick response of the security guard and the surveillance system in place, the robbery act was prevented.
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