Man Arrested After Being Caught Stealing Traffic Light Cable on Good Friday
A man was caught stealing a traffic light cable owned by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority in Quezon City on Good Friday.
On Friday (April 3, 2026), the Facebook page of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority shared photos of the man who was caught stealing the traffic light cable. The post quickly went viral and drew reactions online.
Based on the initial report, the suspect was caught in the act by a roadwork site engineer. The engineer noticed that the man was carrying a cable believed to be part of the traffic light system along E. Rodriguez–Araneta intersection.
Realizing what was happening, the engineer immediately reported the incident to the MMDA Traffic Engineering Center.
Authorities responded quickly to the report. The suspect was taken into custody and brought to Galas Police Station 11 for further investigation. Officials are now working on filing the proper charges against him.
Stealing traffic light cables is considered a serious offense because it can disrupt the flow of traffic and put motorists and pedestrians at risk. Damaged or non-working traffic lights can lead to confusion on the road and increase the chances of accidents, especially in busy intersections.
Many people online pointed out that such actions not only cause inconvenience but also affect public safety. The incident reminds the public of the importance of protecting public property, especially those that help maintain order on the roads.
Authorities continue to urge the public to stay alert and report any suspicious activities in their area to prevent similar incidents.
Here is the full post:
“Isang lalaki ang nahuling nagnakaw ng kable ng traffic light na pag-aari ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) ngayong araw, Abril 3, sa bahagi ng E. Rodriguez–Araneta intersection sa Quezon City.
Batay sa inisyal na ulat, naaktuhan ng site roadwork engineer na dala ng nasabing suspek ang kable.
Agad na ipinagbigay-alam sa MMDA Traffic Engineering Center ang insidente upang maisampa ang kaukulang reklamo.
Sa kasalukuyan, ang suspek ay nasa kustodiya ng Galas Police Station 11 para sa karagdagang imbestigasyon at kaukulang disposisyon.”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the incident:
