CCTV footage exposes security camera installer as suspect in Manila LPG tank theft

• A man allegedly stole an LPG tank from a house in Tondo, Manila, an act captured on the CCTV camera he himself installed

• The victim, Sheila May Reyes, easily identified the suspect, who was also a trusted handyman for her family

• The suspect is a barangay resident with a history of alleged theft and is on a drug watch list

• The victim plans to file a formal complaint with the Manila Police District to pursue charges against the man

A shocking act of betrayal was caught on camera in Tondo, Manila, when a man who was hired to install a CCTV system was later seen allegedly stealing a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank from the very same residence.

The unsuspecting homeowners were left stunned after they recognized the thief as the person they had trusted to enhance their home security.

The victim, Sheila May Reyes, discovered the theft early Friday morning. According to her statement to the press, her sister noticed the family’s cooking gear was missing.

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Reviewing the newly installed security footage revealed a man quietly entering their home in the dead of night, carefully moving a cooking pan off the top of the LPG tank, and then making off with the entire cylinder.

The act, which occurred just after midnight on Thursday, was caught in crystal clear detail.

The homeowner was quick to identify the individual captured by the camera. The suspect, a man who also reportedly works as a handyman in the community, was the same person who had installed the surveillance system just a short time before.

Reyes expressed her shock, stating, “He wasn't even trying to hide his face. He's so familiar to us because he's the one who installed the camera. He even does repair work for us whenever we have something broken."

The lack of a locked gate at the house was also addressed by the family, who said it's common practice given the large number of people who live there and are constantly coming and going. This routine, however, provided an easy opportunity for the alleged thief.

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The suspect’s identity was further corroborated by local barangay officials, who confirmed he is a resident of their community with a history of alleged theft.

According to barangay records, he has been the subject of several complaints for similar crimes and is even listed on the barangay's drug watch list.

In a separate and equally disturbing incident, he was also reportedly involved in a knife-point altercation with a minor at a nearby store in a neighboring barangay.

Reyes stated that she and her family are now preparing to file a formal complaint with the Manila Police District to ensure the suspect is apprehended and brought to justice.

The incident serves as a stark warning to residents about the importance of being vigilant even with those they believe they can trust and highlights the need for due diligence when hiring individuals for home services.

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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In other news, a 30-year-old woman was arrested in Bacolod City on 40 warrants of arrest for alleged theft. The woman allegedly stole money from her employer to fund her addiction to an online betting game called "Scatter. " According to police, the suspect's bail could reach up to P1 million. The arrest highlights the serious legal and financial consequences of online betting game addiction.

Still in other news, an overturned car was discovered in Barangay Bantilan and Barangay Santa Catalina Sur, Sariaya, Quezon, early Thursday morning. Residents found the driver dead and trapped inside the vehicle, later identified as a local resident. Initial investigation indicated the crash happened around 2 a.m., with the cause still under police investigation. The driver’s body underwent an autopsy, while relatives have yet to issue a statement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh