CCTV captures man stealing two cellphones from rented home in Quezon City

• A man was caught on CCTV stealing two cellphones from a rented house in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City
• The suspect tried to disable one CCTV camera but failed to notice another recording the incident
• Victims, who are banana vendors, said the stolen phones contained important contacts and medical records
• The suspect, a local resident, has reportedly been involved in several previous thefts but avoided charges through settlements

A man was caught on CCTV breaking into a rented home in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, where he stole two cellphones belonging to banana vendors.

According to a report by James Agustin on *Unang Balita* Wednesday, the footage showed the suspect peeking into the house before 4 a.m. on Tuesday. After noticing the CCTV camera, he reached in to unplug it but failed to see another camera still recording.

Moments later, the man entered the house and looked around as if searching for something.

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He picked up a bag but found nothing valuable inside, then went upstairs and quietly entered a room. When he came out, he was carrying two cellphones belonging to the tenants.

“When we woke up in the morning, everyone was looking for their phones. We thought someone was just hiding them. When we reviewed the footage, we saw that someone had entered,” one of the victims said.

They added that the suspect had been seen wandering around the area several times before the break-in.

The victims expressed frustration, saying the phones were vital for work and contained important data.

“The phone has all our contacts and my child’s medical record. I just wish he’d find honest work instead,” the victim added.

Barangay officials confirmed the suspect is a local resident with multiple prior theft complaints.

However, he had not been charged previously because victims agreed to settle.

Authorities are now coordinating with his relatives to locate him.

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In other news, a lawyer was arrested in Quezon City for allegedly duping victims through fake investment offers. She reportedly took ₱140,000 from a couple, promising weekly profits of ₱5,600. Police said she had previously been jailed for a similar case but went into hiding after posting bail. Authorities urge other victims to file complaints to elevate the case to syndicated estafa.

Still in other news, a classroom ceiling at Lapu-Lapu Elementary School in Davao City collapsed during class on October 7, 2025. Approximately 40 Grade 4 students sustained minor injuries but were safely evacuated. The quick execution of the 'duck, cover, and hold' drill by the teacher helped prevent serious harm. School authorities have reported the incident to DepEd and DPWH, and the school has shifted to a blended learning setup.

Source: KAMI.com.gh