Thief Took Cellphone Inside Mall After Being Left on Entertainment Center
A cellphone was taken by an unidentified thief inside a happening after being left at an entertainment center inside a shopping mall.
On June 8, 2026, a family is now asking for the return of a cellphone that was taken by a man while it was left inside a mall in Kalibo.
Rose Armi, a Facebook user and the parent of the owner of the phone, posted about what happened after her child’s device went missing inside an entertainment area in the mall. The post quickly spread online and received many reactions from concerned netizens.
Based on the review of CCTV footage, the family learned that a man appeared to deliberately take the phone after noticing it left unattended. The device, a Realme 10 Pro+ 5G, was being used by the child for schoolwork and also held sentimental value for the family, making its loss more painful.
The parent explained that the phone is not just an ordinary gadget but an important tool for learning and communication. Because of this, they are hoping that whoever took it will understand the situation and return it willingly.
Instead of pursuing a formal complaint, the family is giving the person a chance to return the phone voluntarily. They are asking that it be turned over either to a nearby police station or a local radio station so it can be safely recovered and returned to its rightful owner.
Authorities were also informed about the incident, and the CCTV footage is now part of the ongoing review. The family remains hopeful that the matter can still be resolved peacefully without further consequences.
The incident has also served as a reminder to mallgoers to always keep their belongings secure, especially in busy public places.
For now, the family continues to wait, hoping the phone will be returned soon and the issue will be settled in a fair and peaceful way.
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