Quick police action leads to arrest of three suspects who stabbed, robbed QC taxi driver
· A 38-year-old taxi driver was robbed and stabbed by three passengers in Quezon City
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· The suspects stole over P3,000 in cash from the victim
· The driver sustained stab wounds to his neck and side during the violent holdup
· Police launched a hot pursuit operation and successfully apprehended all three suspects in Barangay Balong Bato
A routine taxi ride in Quezon City devolved into a violent crime as a 38-year-old taxi driver was robbed and brutally stabbed by three of his own passengers, who made off with his day's earnings, totaling over P3,000.
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Fortunately, the swift response of local police led to the immediate apprehension of the suspects shortly after the attack.
The victim, whose identity is being withheld for his protection, was driving his taxi when the three men flagged him down in the Muñoz area and requested a trip to Balintawak.
Police investigators from the Talipapa Police Station revealed the alarming details of the stick-up, which quickly escalated into a violent assault.
According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Von Alejandrino, the Commander of the Talipapa Police Station, the situation turned hostile when the passengers forcefully demanded the driver’s cash earnings.
"Pinilit siya na ibigay ang pera na kita niya, tinutukan siya ng patalim dito sa leeg," Alejandrino explained. "Nu’ng hindi binigay [ng biktima ang pera] sa kaniya (suspek), sinaksak na siya sa likod na leeg niya, tapos tagiliran, sabay kuha ang pera sa harap niya. Sabay takbo na rin 'yung tatlo."
The cab driver was left bleeding, suffering stab wounds to his nape and flank. Despite his injuries, he was able to immediately report the crime, enabling the police to initiate a rapid "hot pursuit" operation.
The manhunt culminated in the arrest of the three suspects in Barangay Balong Bato a short time later.
While the suspects were successfully detained, the police were unfortunately unable to recover the stolen cash, amounting to more than P3,000, nor the knife used in the vicious assault.
In a follow-up investigation, the arrested men were brought to the Talipapa Police Station, where the wounded taxi driver positively identified them as his attackers.
However, all three suspects vehemently denied the allegations of robbery and stabbing. One suspect claimed he and his wife were simply riding a jeepney when police stopped the vehicle and made the arrest.
Another asserted that they were together but were merely pretending to sleep in the taxi to avoid paying, while the third claimed complete ignorance of the incident, stating he was just buying rice in the area and happened to pass by.
Police Colonel Alejandrino noted a worrying trend in the suspects' alleged criminal transition. He stated that the group’s prior activity was reportedly begging, suggesting a shift to more organized, violent crime.
"'Yung modus nila, dati silang nanlilimos, ngayon medyo hindi na sila contended sa ganoon. Ngayon nagre-resort na sila, nag-uusap na sila, may meeting of minds na sila to come up with this parang planned na pang-holdap," Alejandrino remarked.
The three individuals have been formally charged with robbery. Authorities continue their investigation to determine if the suspects have other accomplices or are part of a larger, more organized criminal gang preying on public utility drivers in the area.
The taxi driver's quick report and the police’s decisive action underscore the continuous efforts to curb violent street crime in the metropolis.
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 for all of the ordinary people in the country as today.
In other news, a male suspect involved in the theft and dismantling (chop-chop) of a van was arrested in Quezon City. The van was reportedly stolen while being delivered from Antipolo, Rizal, to Sarangani Province in Mindanao. The victim located the van, only to find it in General Santos City already stripped of its valuable parts. The arrested individual is facing charges of carnapping, while at least one other accomplice remains at large in Mindanao.
Still in other news, a rider was rescued after being swept away by a strong river current in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The motorist attempted to cross despite rising waters but was forced to abandon the motorcycle. A backhoe later retrieved the vehicle, though its condition remains uncertain. Heavy rains from localized thunderstorms caused flooding in Barangay Magdum but later subsided with no reported evacuations.
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