ORMOC CITY– A 57-year-old construction worker, alias “Danilo,” was arrested on July 30 in Baybay City after allegedly stealing a bag containing P12,500 in cash and IDs from a store in Sitio Lonoy, Barangay San Isidro.
The theft occurred around 5:30 am while the victim, “Berna,” 59, was in the kitchen. She later reported the incident to police, accompanied by a witness.
Authorities apprehended the suspect during a hot pursuit operation at 1:10 pm. Recovered from him were IDs, a brown wallet, cash, and several personal items.
Danilo is now in police custody pending legal charges.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
