Eatery owner in Sampaloc robbed of over P240K worth of jewelry by riding in tandem suspects

• A 59-year-old eatery owner in Sampaloc, Manila, was robbed of jewelry worth over P240,000 in a holdup

• The robbery was carried out by four men on two motorcycles and was completed in just 23 seconds

• Despite having guns pointed at her, the victim fought back but eventually surrendered her necklace and bracelet

• Police are now conducting a follow-up operation to arrest the suspects, as the incident was captured on CCTV

A 59-year-old eatery owner in Sampaloc, Manila, was robbed of jewelry worth over P240,000 in a brazen holdup by four men on two motorcycles.

The entire terrifying ordeal, which was captured on CCTV, was over in just 23 seconds and has raised serious concerns about public safety in the area.

The incident occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Friday, when the four suspects, riding two motorcycles in tandem, pulled up in front of the "pansitan" or noodle eatery.

Surveillance footage shows the men quickly dismounting their bikes. People in the vicinity can be seen scattering in panic as the men brandish their firearms and proceed to rob the owner.

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In a moment of extraordinary bravery, the victim was seen on camera struggling with the two armed suspects who were pointing their guns at her.

Despite the immense danger, she held her ground, but eventually, the men managed to sn4tch her jewelry.

They quickly fled the scene on their motorcycles with a necklace and a bracelet. The stolen items were valued at over P240,000.

The victim, whose identity was not disclosed, bravely recounted the harrowing experience. She said she believes she was the target of the robbery, as her necklace was already tucked inside her pants when the men approached.

"Kasi ang kwintas ko, nakatago na sa loob ng pants ko eh. Sabay-sabay silang nagkasa ng baril," she recalled. "‘Yung nawala sa akin, balewala, walang kwenta, ‘yung importante ‘yung buhay ko na hindi nila ako nagalaw."

The barangay confirmed that no other customers or staff were hurt or robbed during the incident.

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The barangay chairman, Menchie Par, lamented the fact that while they have many watchmen in the area, they are largely helpless against armed criminals.

"Magaganda ang baril, nakikita mo sa CCTV, talagang advanced. Ay kaso lang, mga barangay tanod ko eh walang mga baril yan," she said.

The incident was also a frustrating matter of timing, as police had just finished their patrol when the riding-in-tandem suspects came and struck. The Manila Police District has launched a follow-up operation and is actively pursuing leads to identify and apprehend the culprits.

Businesses in the area have also requested the barangay to intensify their patrols in an effort to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh