Lalaki, kulong matapos magnakaw ng P2,000 na halaga ng chocolate na pang Christmas gift sana sa anak

- A man from Cebu City was arrested and put in jail after stealing P2,000 worth of chocolates

- In a report, the man said he only did the crime because he wanted to give the chocolates to his children as their Christmas gifts

- However, police authorities said the suspect was only looking for sympathy

- According to their records, it's a modus wherein they will steal chocolates or other stuff, sell them, and use the money for their own benefit

A man from Cebu City was arrested and jailed for stealing P2,000 worth of chocolates.

In a report by TV 5's 'Frontline Tonight,' the man claimed he committed the crime because he wanted to give the chocolates to his children as Christmas gifts.

However, the police stated that the suspect was only trying to gain sympathy.

According to their records, this is a common scheme where people steal chocolates or other items, sell them, and use the money for personal gain.

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The suspect refused to give his statement and will be facing theft case.

Watch the report in the video below:

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh