ORMOC CITY —San Vicente Elementary School in Malitbog, Southern Leyte was targeted by a thief on December 8, 2025, resulting in the loss of two office printers and P100 in cash, police reported. The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m., prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities.
According to the school head, alias “Charls,” 55, the suspect forcibly cut the steel grill of the back window of the Principal’s Office to gain entry. Once inside, the intruder took two printers and a small amount of cash before fleeing the scene.
Police responding from Malitbog Municipal Police Station noted that the suspect had also detached three jalousie blades from the adjacent stockroom window.
No other items were reported missing.
The thief remains unidentified.
Authorities have requested assistance from the Southern Leyte Provincial Forensic Unit to process the crime scene, while follow-up investigations are ongoing to determine the suspect’s identity and trace possible escape routes.
Police are urging the public and nearby establishments to report any suspicious activity that could help in identifying and apprehending the perpetrator.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
