28/09/2026
SWIFT POLICE RESPONSE, COMMUNITY TIP LED TO ARREST OF THREE THEFT SUSPECTS IN LEGAZPI CITY
LEGAZPI CITY, September 28, 2026 โ Strong community cooperation and swift police response led to the arrest of three individuals allegedly involved in a theft incident, locally known as โakyat-bahay,โ in Legazpi City.
At about 2:40 AM on September 28, a concerned citizen walking toward Gregorian Mall noticed three unidentified men acting suspiciously in front of a residence. One of them was carrying a bulky blue backpack. Suspecting that the individuals were unlawfully taking property from the residence, the concerned citizen sought the assistance of a companion, who likewise observed the suspects carrying wooden chairs and table stands away from the premises.
The concerned citizens immediately sought assistance from the duty patrol officers of the Legazpi City Police Station. Responding officers proceeded to the area and approached the three individuals, who were asked to explain the ownership or lawful possession of the items in their possession. The suspects failed to provide satisfactory proof or explanation.
The responding officers thereafter recovered four wooden Narra chairs, reportedly valued at P3,750 each; one Narra wooden table stand valued at P2,500; assorted kitchen utensils, including spoons, forks, and an aluminum strainer, with an estimated value of P5,000; and 165 assorted eyeglasses reportedly valued at P50,000. The recovered items had a total reported value of P72,500.
The suspects and recovered items were brought to the Barangay Hall of Brgy. 7-Bano, Legazpi City, for identification, documentation, and verification of ownership. Police personnel also located the owner, who positively identified the recovered items as her property.
At about 4:00 AM, after verification of the circumstances surrounding the incident, the suspects were informed of the nature and cause of their arrest and apprised of their constitutional rights in the Bikol dialect, a language known to and understood by them.
The suspects, identified as alias โCarlo,โ โCaloy,โ and โJohn,โ all of legal age, were subsequently brought to the Legazpi City Police Station Central Office along Benny F. Imperial St., Brgy. Bitano, Legazpi City, together with the complainant, witnesses, and recovered items for recording, booking, and proper disposition. They were also brought to the Legazpi City Hospital for the required medical and physical examination prior to detention.
The Legazpi City Police Station is preparing the necessary documents for the filing of a criminal complaint for Theft under Article 308 of the Revised Penal Code through inquest proceedings before the Office of the City Prosecutor of Legazpi City.
PBGEN RANDY GLENN G SILVIO, Regional Director of PRO 5, commended the concerned citizens and responding police officers for their immediate action and cooperation that contributed to the swift resolution of the incident.
โAng mabilis na pagkilos ng ating mga kababayan at ng ating mga pulis ay patunay na malaki ang nagagawa ng pagtutulungan ng komunidad at kapulisan sa paglaban sa krimen. Ito ang tunay na diwa ng community supportโang sama-samang pagkilos upang mapanatili ang seguridad, kapayapaan, at kaayusan sa ating mga pamayanan,โ said PBGEN Silvio.
The incident underscores the importance of community participation in crime prevention and response. It likewise demonstrates the value of the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly its core concept of Community Support, which emphasizes stronger police-community partnerships in addressing criminality and promoting public safety.
PRO 5 encourages the public to remain vigilant and immediately report suspicious activities to the nearest police station. Through active community participation and responsive police service, the Police Regional Office 5 remains committed to building safer, more peaceful, and orderly communities. # # #