COMELEC chairman George Garcia victimized by “Salisi” gang; Bag stolen in Pasay restaurant
• COMELEC Chairman George Garcia was a victim of a "salisi" theft at a restaurant in Pasay City on Tuesday
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• The theft, involving six suspects, occurred at a restaurant shortly after Garcia attended a Senate hearing
• Police have identified three of the suspects by their aliases: "Romson," "Alberto," and "Jun," based on CCTV footage
• Garcia's bodyguards attempted to chase the culprits, who are believed to be part of a notorious "salisi" gang known for similar incidents
A bag belonging to Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Garcia was stolen by a group of individuals in a "salisi" style of theft at a restaurant in Pasay City on Tuesday afternoon.
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The incident occurred shortly after the high-ranking official had attended a Senate hearing, prompting a city-wide manhunt for the six suspects involved.
According to a police report from the Southern Police District, the theft happened around 12:50 p.m. at a restaurant located along Roxas Boulevard Service Road in Barangay 10.
Garcia was waiting for his food with other guests when the six suspects arrived, blending in as regular patrons.
In a moment of distraction, the group managed to take Garcia's bag, which had been placed on the floor beside his chair. The chairman only discovered the theft a few moments later.
The stolen bag contained a significant amount of cash, a cellular phone, and personal identification cards.
However, Garcia assured authorities that the stolen phone was one he used infrequently and contained no sensitive or classified information.
This detail is particularly crucial given his prominent role in a government agency.
Upon realizing what happened, Garcia's bodyguards immediately gave chase to the fleeing suspects but were unsuccessful in catching them.
Pasay City police then launched an investigation, reviewing closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the area.
The footage showed the suspects escaping in a vehicle. From the video evidence and confirmation from both the restaurant staff and the bodyguards, police were able to identify three of the suspects by their aliases: "Romson," "Alberto," and "Jun."
Authorities believe the suspects are part of a notorious group known for similar "salisi" incidents, a modus operandi that involves stealthily stealing valuables from unsuspecting patrons in public places.
The Pasay City Police Station immediately initiated a hot pursuit operation, and a nationwide dragnet has been launched for the possible arrest of the culprits.
As of the latest reports, the operation is still ongoing, and the case has been referred to the Investigation and Detective Management Section of the Pasay City Police Station for further investigation.
The incident has put a spotlight on the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating this type of opportunistic crime, especially when a high-profile official becomes a victim.
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.
In other news, police authorities has confirmed that robbery was not the main motive in the killing of two Japanese nationals in Manila. Brothers Abel and Albert Manabat were arrested, with Abel as the “tour guide” and Albert as the gunman. Suspects admitted they were contracted by a Japanese national for ₱9 million but only received ₱10,000 as down payment. Mayor Isko Moreno praised the quick police action but acknowledged the crime may alarm foreign visitors and investors.
It can be recalled that the two Filipino brothers were arrested in connection with the murder of two Japanese nationals in Malate, Manila. Authorities allege the suspects were hired by a person referred to as “Alias Boss” who is based in Japan. The younger brother was identified as the gunman, while the older brother allegedly acted as a tour guide for the victims. The suspects' lawyer has challenged the legality of the arrest, but the Manila Police District stands by their hot pursuit operation.
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