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- A 24-year-old man, identified as alias “Ro,” was allegedly caught stealing two sacks of rice worth P5,000 from a store in Sagay City on February 16

- The suspect was apprehended by authorities after the store owner noticed him stealing while he was attending to other customers

- Netizens were divided, with some sympathizing with the suspect, suggesting hunger or poverty as a motive, while others argued that theft is never justified

- The suspect is currently in custody at the Sagay City Police Station, and authorities have not yet released further details on potential legal consequences or assistance for the suspect’s family

A man was arrested after he was allegedly caught stealing rice from a store along Quezon Street in Barangay Población 1, Sagay City, Negros Occidental.

The incident, which took place on February 16, has sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

According to a report from iFM Bacolod 943, the suspect, identified only by the alias “Ro,” is a 24-year-old resident of the area.

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Based on the police report, the store owner was attending to his customers when he noticed the suspect discreetly taking two sacks of rice valued at P5,000.

Upon realizing what was happening, the store owner immediately alerted the authorities.

Responding officers arrived at the scene and swiftly apprehended the suspect.

He is now being held at the Sagay City Police Station, where he may face theft charges.

Following the incident, public opinion has been divided.

Many netizens expressed sympathy for the suspect, suggesting that desperation and hunger might have driven him to commit the act.

Some users commented that economic struggles and poverty often push people into making difficult choices, and that the government should address the root causes of such crimes.

However, others strongly disagreed, arguing that stealing can never be justified, regardless of a person’s circumstances.

They emphasized that while financial hardship is a harsh reality for many, there are better ways to seek help than resorting to theft.

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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, as well as to the senses, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable. Traffic altercations or issues are also among those that capture the attention of netizens since they occur on a day-to-day basis.

In other news, a land dispute in Mindoro ended in the tragic deaths of two people. Two others were wounded in the incident which shocked the peace-loving community. Authorities are looking at land dispute as the motive for the crime. The Occidental Mindoro Provincial Police Office have formed a special task force to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Still in other news, a father and his nine-year-old child, along with his nine-year-old relative died. They were riding a tricycle and on their way to school when they collided with a truck. Based on the investigation, as reported by GMA Regional TV One Mindanao, the tricycle tried to overtake a motorcycle. That was when it collided with a forward truck that was carrying motorcycles.

Source: KAMI.com.gh