Authorities Arrest Security Guard for Attempting to Burn Workplace
A security guard in Valenzuela City was arrested after attempting to burn down the online bingo establishment where he worked to cover up his theft of money.
On Thursday morning (July 13, 2024), a security guard allegedly stole around P800,000 from the office vault in Paso de Blas. The theft was caught on camera, leading to his eventual arrest.
According to reports, the security guard was caught on CCTV twice taking money from the vault. Shortly afterward, he set fire to several bundles of cash. By 6:45 AM, he himself reported the fire to the barangay tanod (watchmen).
The fire was quickly extinguished, but part of the cashier’s office was damaged. After representatives from the online bingo establishment reported the missing P800,000, authorities reviewed the CCTV footage.
The video clearly showed the guard’s actions, prompting them to confront him. When questioned, the guard admitted to stealing the money and attempting to burn the establishment.
In his confession, the guard revealed that he had burned around P250,000 and had hidden the rest with the intention of taking it later. He led authorities to the location where he had hidden the stolen money.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of security measures and vigilance in the workplace. The immediate action of the authorities and the use of CCTV footage were important in uncovering the crime and apprehending the perpetrator.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, ensuring that justice is served and that similar occurrences are prevented in the future.
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