Tindera, sinalisihan ng rider; tinangay ang 3,500 na 2 araw na kita niya nung Semana Santa

- A motorcycle rider stole the 2-day worth of income of a lady seller from Oton, Iloilo

- Caught by CCTV, the woman was seen walking away from her store situated in Barangay Poblacion West

- Suddenly, a motorcycle rider was seen stopping in front of the woman's store and sneaking inside

- There, the rider was already taking the money out of the seller's wallet worth P3,500

A motorcycle rider stole two days' worth of earnings from a woman selling goods in Oton, Iloilo.

CCTV footage showed the woman walking away from her store located in Barangay Poblacion West.

Moments later, a motorcycle rider stopped in front of the store and quietly entered.

The rider was then seen taking P3,500 in cash from the seller’s wallet.

In a report by GMA 7's 'Balitanghlai' courtesy of GMA Regional TV, the money was worth of 2-day income of the woman, which she earned back on Holy Week.

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The identity of the rider wearing a helmet and facemask was not yet confirmed by the authorities.

In the Philippines, if someone sneaks into a store and steals money, the crime is typically classified as theft, and in some situations, it may be considered robbery, depending on how the act was carried out.

Theft, under Article 308 of the Revised Penal Code, happens when someone takes another person’s property without using violence, intimidation, or force. This means that if a person quietly enters a store and takes money without breaking in or threatening anyone, it is usually considered simple theft.

On the other hand, robbery, which falls under Articles 293 to 302 of the Revised Penal Code, involves taking property using force, intimidation, or by breaking into a building. If the suspect broke a lock, forced entry, or used any threats or weapons, it could be treated as robbery.

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Penalties for theft depend on the value of what was taken. If the stolen amount is over ₱2,000, the offender could face prision correccional, which is from six months and one day to six years in prison. Robbery penalties are generally harsher, ranging from six years to over twenty years, depending on the severity of the crime.

In the case of someone quietly sneaking into a store and stealing ₱3,500 without violence or forced entry, it would most likely be treated as 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, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspect even grabbed a bag and mobile phone from the suspects. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

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In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh