Police Authorities Arrest 4 Individuals for Robbing Restaurant in Quezon City
ROBBERY INCIDENT – Four individuals who robbed a restaurant in Quezon City were arrested in separate police operations.
The suspects were caught on CCTV entering the establishment, where they took customers’ gadgets and even frisked some of them before leaving the establishment. The suspects escaped on two motorcycles after the robbery.
However, through coordinated efforts, the police tracked them down in various locations across Caloocan, Valenzuela, Quezon City, and Makati City.
Police efforts were aided by tracing the devices that had been stolen, which led them to the suspects’ whereabouts, according to Kamuning Police Station chief Police Lt. Col. June Paolo Abrazado.
“We have back tracked locations up to Caloocan, Novaliches, Commonwealth and at the same time, isa sa key factors yung tracing po natin sa devices kumuha siya nine devices marami roon na-pin natin ang location services,” Abrazado said.
Two of the stolen cellphones, two firearms loaded with ammunition, and the motorcycles used during the crime were recovered from the suspects.
According to the Quezon City Police District, the group operated not only in Metro Manila but also in nearby provinces like Bulacan and Rizal.
Further investigation revealed that the same group was responsible for a similar robbery in a restaurant in Meycauayan, Bulacan, where CCTV cameras also captured the incident.
“Modus na nito for some quite some time they have started according to our interview since July, ito na ang ginagawa nila on a weekly basis. Lalabas sila, iikot sila, magkakasundo sila kung saan titirang lugar,” he added.
The police believe the group has been carrying out these robberies since July, typically targeting different locations on a weekly basis. The suspects, who have previous criminal records related to drugs and theft, admitted to the crime.
The four men are now facing robbery charges, with two of them also being charged for violating the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act. The police remain vigilant to prevent further crimes from this group and similar criminal organizations in the area.
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