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Stolen expensive smartphones seized during chase
It's the grim reality of Cebu City, where a motorbike snatching incident unfolded at a gas station on a typical Monday morning, April 28, 2025. The crime scene was none other than C. Padilla, Barangay Pahina San Nicolas, a bustling neighborhood in the heart of the city.
The suspect, going by the alias Ricky, a 40-year-old resident of Barangay Duljo-Fatima, allegedly targeted his victim while she was making a pit stop at the gas station. Meanwhile, Manuel, another alias, aged 51 and a resident of a neighboring barangay, was the one behind the wheel.
Manuel claimed Ricky had coerced him into this crime, stating he was merely a local motorbike taxi driver with no involvement in any premeditated plan. However, Manuel's alibi seemed shaky when he admitted that during a moment of distraction while being watched by onlookers, he was tempted by his greed and attempted to grab the victim's bag. Subsequently, he was pursued by the police and apprehended.
Investigations at Sawang Calero Police Station revealed that the victim was an employee of a local bank, who was on her way to work when the incident occurred. It is believed that as she approached her office, she was ambushed by the suspects, who managed to steal her bag containing a smartphone worth an estimated P70 million, as well as P800 in cash.
The victim was saved by a group of traffic personnel from the Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) who were on duty in the area. The quick-thinking and timely intervention of officers Niño Lanojan, Juny Flores, Dante Babatuan, and Pitogo Virgilio proved instrumental in thwarting the crime.
One of the witnesses, Ritchelle Panyares, recounted the harrowing incident, stating, "The woman was casually walking when suddenly she was approached by several individuals. Some reached into her pockets, possibly stealing money or her phone. We noticed this and blocked the motorcycle from escaping. Unfortunately, the motorcycle still managed to speed away."
The victim has expressed her determination to pursue legal action against the two suspects, who are currently in police custody at Sawang Calero Police Station.
Enrichment data:While the provided article mentions a motorcycle snatching incident in Cebu City on April 28, 2025, no specific details or updates about the incident are available at this time. The search results include references to other incidents that took place at different times and locations, which are not related to the case in question. For the latest updates and official information, it is advisable to contact local authorities or reliable news outlets based in Cebu City.
- The motorbike snatching incident in Cebu City occurred at the gas station in C. Padilla, Barangay Pahina San Nicolas.
- Ricky, a resident of Barangay Duljo-Fatima, is theprimary suspect accused of snatching a bag at the gas station in Cebu City on April 28, 2025.
- Manuel, a neighboring barangay resident and motorbike taxi driver, was involved in the motorbike snatching incident in Cebu City on April 28, 2025, where a bag with an estimated P800 in cash was stolen.
- The latest general news and crime-and-justice updates on the motorbike snatching incident in Cebu City can be found through local authorities or reliable news outlets based in Cebu City.
