One suspect in Pasay robbery-molestation case apprehended in Albay
• A man was arrested in Albay province in connection with a violent robbery and s3xual assault case in Pasay City
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• The suspect is one of two individuals who held up 13 massage therapists and are also accused of molesting two of the victims
• Despite the suspect's claim of innocence, he was positively identified by the victims
• A manhunt is still ongoing for the second suspect, who reportedly has a connection to the victims' apartment compound
In a major breakthrough in a violent robbery case, authorities have arrested one of two suspects allegedly responsible for a pre-dawn holdup that targeted 13 massage therapists in Pasay City.
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The suspect, who was apprehended in Albay province, now faces multiple charges including robbery and s3xual assault.
The arrest was made on Monday morning after a multi-day manhunt led police from Pasay City to Legazpi, Albay.
The suspect, whose name has not been released, was presented to the media by law enforcement officials.
He is believed to be the "back rider" during the robbery and is also implicated in the s3xual assault of two of the victims. The other suspect, identified as "Alyas Sherly," remains at large.
The crime took place in the early hours of Friday, August 29, 2025, when the two suspects were caught on CCTV cameras arriving on a motorcycle at an apartment compound in Barangay 140, Pasay City.
Police reported that the two men, one of whom was a former acquaintance of a co-worker of the victims, held up all 13 massage therapists at gunpoint, taking their mobile phones, wallets, and other valuables.
In a separate and more disturbing turn, two of the victims have also come forward with claims of s3xual molestation by the suspects.
Following the incident, the victims, shaken but determined to seek justice, positively identified the arrested suspect.
They recounted that he had removed his helmet and a face mask upon entering the apartment, allowing them to clearly see his face.
This crucial detail aided police in their investigation and subsequent pursuit.
The suspect, for his part, has vehemently denied any involvement in the crime.
In a statement to the press, he claimed he was at his residence in Pasay City during the time of the robbery and had traveled to Albay to participate in a billiard tournament.
However, police were able to use the security footage and other intelligence to track him down. The apprehension was also reportedly aided by the suspect's wife, whom authorities had spoken to and who encouraged him to surrender.
The manhunt for the second suspect, known by the alias "Ashley," is ongoing. Authorities believe he had an in-depth knowledge of the apartment compound's layout due to a prior relationship with a colleague of the victims.
The victim's co-worker was not in the apartment at the time of the robbery. The Pasay City Police are coordinating with local police in Albay and other regions to locate and apprehend the second suspect.
The arrested individual is now in a custodial facility and will be facing charges of robbery with violence and intimidation, as well as a separate charge of s3xual assault.
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In other news, a suspect, described by police as a "veteran" in the crime, stole a laptop from a vehicle in a mall parking lot. Police successfully identified the suspect through CCTV footage and apprehended him within four hours of the crime. In addition to the stolen laptop, authorities recovered an unregistered firearm and ammunition from the suspect. The suspect has a prior criminal record for a similar offense in Makati in 2020 and is on a barangay watchlist.
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