Authorities Arrest Couple for Stealing Motorcycle After Checking Into Hotel
CARNAPPING INCIDENT – A couple was arrested for stealing a motorcycle after checking into a hotel in Quezon City.
On Saturday, March 27, 202, according to the Quezon City Police District and the District Anti-Carnapping Unit, a 41-year-old man and his 52-year-old live-in partner had just checked into the hotel when they took off with a motorcycle belonging to a hotel staff member.
“Ayon po sa biktima, siya po ay nagta-trabaho sa isang hotel. Habang nandoon siya sa nasabing lugar, napansin niya iyong motor niya ay sinakyan ng isang lalaki at isang babae. Iyong kumuha ng motorsiklo, nakilala niya dahil ito ay regular na nagsasadya doon sa hotel,” QCPD-DACU Chief Investigator Police Executive Master Sergeant Dennis Telen said.
The victim, who works at the hotel, saw a man and a woman riding away on his motorcycle. He recognized one of them as a frequent visitor to the hotel. He tried to chase after them but was unable to catch up.
Police conducted a follow-up operation and tracked down the couple at their home in Barangay Payatas in the early hours of March 29. The victim confirmed their identities, as they were regular guests at the hotel.
Authorities used surveillance footage and investigation techniques to verify the suspects’ identities and address. This led to their arrest and the recovery of the stolen motorcycle from their possession.
Further investigation revealed that both suspects had prior criminal records. They had previously served jail time for separate cases, including robbery and illegal drug use.
The male suspect admitted to stealing the motorcycle, claiming financial difficulties forced him to commit the crime. He stated that he intended to use the motorcycle for transportation but had no plans of selling it.
“Nagipit lang po ako, gagamitin ko po sana pangbiyahe-biyahe pero wala ako plano ibenta,” the suspect said.
The couple is now facing charges for violating the New Anti-Carnapping Law and will be held accountable for their actions.
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