02/11/2026
𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗢
ROMBLON, Romblon – Prompt police response and relentless follow-up operations of San Fernando MPS personnel led by PCPT ELENA M GEBAÑA, OIC resulted in the immediate arrest of an alleged robbery suspect following a reported break-in at a convenience store in Sitio Mangga, Brgy. Taclobo, San Fernando, Romblon on October 31, 2026.
According to the initial investigation, the incident occurred at approximately 11:23 PM on October 30, 2026, but was discovered by the victim at around 4:30 AM the following day. The victim later reported the incident to the San Fernando Municipal Police Station at approximately 8:45 AM, prompting responding personnel to immediately proceed to the crime scene and launch an investigation.
Police investigation disclosed that the suspect allegedly gained entry into the store by destroying a portion of the galvanized iron sheet wall beside the entrance. The suspect reportedly took cash amounting to ₱3,150.00 from the store's cashier drawer before fleeing the area. The establishment is situated on the ground floor of the victim's two-storey residence.
Through the immediate review of available CCTV footage and the conduct of intensified follow-up operations, responding police personnel successfully identified, located, and arrested the alleged suspect in Sitio Cantinggas, Brgy. Taclobo, San Fernando, Romblon. The arrested individual is now under police custody pending documentation and the filing of the appropriate robbery charge through inquest proceedings.
PCOL REXTON F. SAWI, Provincial Director of the Romblon Police Provincial Office, commended the responding personnel for their prompt and effective response.
"The swift resolution of this case reflects the vigilance, professionalism, and commitment of our police personnel in protecting lives and property. We assure the public that the Romblon PPO will continue to respond decisively against all forms of criminality and ensure that offenders are held accountable under the law."
The Romblon Police Provincial Office encourages the public to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious activities to the nearest police station, emphasizing that strong police-community partnership remains vital in preventing and solving crimes.