CCTV captures goat theft in Iloilo; another suspect nabbed for similar crime

• CCTV footage in Barangay Abilay Norte, Oton, captured several riders stealing two goats from a roadside farm and fleeing on motorcycles
• Despite the clear evidence, the goat owner chose not to report the theft to the police
• In a separate incident in Barangay San Vicente, Pototan, a man was arrested for stealing three goats worth ₱21,000
• The suspect in Pototan now faces theft charges, while authorities urge residents to report livestock crimes promptly

Two separate incidents involving the theft of goats were reported in Iloilo province, with one caught on CCTV and another resulting in an arrest.

In Barangay Abilay Norte, Oton, security footage showed several riders passing through a road before stopping at the side.

Moments later, some of the motorcycle passengers dismounted and entered a goat farm nearby.

When they emerged, they were seen carrying two goats, which they loaded onto the motorcycles before fleeing the scene.

Despite the theft being clearly captured on video, the owner of the goats reportedly chose not to file a complaint with the police.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Barangay San Vicente, Leganes in Pototan town, a man was arrested after being caught stealing three goats.

The animals, worth approximately ₱21,000 in total, were successfully recovered and returned to their rightful owner.

Authorities have filed a theft complaint against the suspect, who refused to provide a statement regarding the incident.

The twin cases have raised concerns about livestock security in rural areas of Iloilo, where open pastures and roadside pens make farm animals easy targets for thieves.

Local officials are urging residents to improve security measures and immediately report suspicious activity to law enforcement.

The police continue to investigate both incidents to prevent similar thefts in the area.

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 other news, a 61-year-old woman died after being run over three times by two SUVs and a sedan at Illinois Street and Aurora Boulevard in Barangay Silangan, Quezon City, on May 17. The victim was initially struck by an SUV, then hit again by a second SUV and a sedan moments later, GMA News showed. QCPD is reviewing CCTV footage and has urged the involved drivers to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has raised public concern over road safety and calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.

Still in other news, a 16-year-old girl in Antipolo accused a tricycle driver of forcibly taking her to a hotel instead of bringing her home after work around 3 a.m. The victim said the driver ignored her pleas and sped up when she asked to be let off, "binilisan pa niya lalo 'yung takbo ng tricycle niya, natatakot na po ako nun." At the hotel, CCTV showed the driver holding her arm, and the girl said: *"hihingi po sana ako ng tulong kaso natatakot po ako sa kanya." The hotel cashier refused to let them check in after suspecting something was wrong, prompting the girl to threaten to report the driver, who then fled the scene, according to ABS-CBN.

Source: KAMI.com.gh