Five gunmen rob passengers aboard jeepney; take cash, gadgets, OFW’s crucial documents
· Five male suspects successfully held up a passenger jeepney in Tondo, Manila, stealing cash and cellphones from commuters
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· The robbers stole the passport of one victim who was scheduled to fly to Indonesia the next morning
· Police believe four of the five suspects were already inside the jeepney when the armed holdup was declared
· The suspects used bladed weapons during the robbery, and police are now seeking CCTV footage for clearer identification
A daring and chaotic robbery in Tondo, Manila, has left commuters shaken and, for one victim, resulted in a loss that could jeopardize critical travel plans.
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A group of five male suspects staged a brazen holdup aboard a passenger jeepney, successfully escaping with cash, cellphones, and, most crucially, the passport of a passenger scheduled to fly abroad the very next morning.
The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, just after 7:00 p.m., as the jeepney was traveling from a mall in Santa Cruz towards Pritil.
CCTV footage captured a glimpse of the aftermath near the corner of Tayuman Street and Juan Luna in Barangay 154, showing five men quickly disembarking the passenger vehicle.
The suspects then casually walked toward the gate of a nearby supermarket before scattering, while the jeepney sped away.
Initial investigations by the Jose Abad Santos Police Station suggest the robbery was meticulously planned.
According to statements gathered by Barangay 55 Executive Officer Clodualdo Frago, four of the five suspects may have already been aboard the jeepney since the Santa Cruz mall terminal.
The fifth suspect reportedly boarded separately near Dagupan Street, which is when the operation commenced.
"Nag-declare ng hold-up paglagpas po ng Dagupan," Frago stated. "Biglaan, marami sila sa loob ng jeep. May mga pera, cellphone, kasama po pa ‘yung ibang mga gadget ng pasahero."
The armed men reportedly used bladed weapons to intimidate the commuters, ensuring quick compliance as they systematically stripped the passengers of their valuables.
The most distressing loss was reported by one victim who was scheduled to fly to Indonesia the following morning.
The passenger’s passport, essential for overseas travel and work, was among the items violently snatched by the robbers.
This loss creates immediate and significant hurdles, potentially delaying or even canceling the victim's critical trip abroad, underscoring the severe impact of such crimes beyond mere financial loss.
As of the report, authorities confirmed that only one victim has officially reported the crime to the police, though it is assumed many more passengers were victimized.
The Manila Police District has launched a comprehensive manhunt operation. Investigators are coordinating with the management of the nearby supermarket to secure clearer CCTV footage that might reveal the faces of the suspects and their exact direction of escape.
This evidence is deemed vital for the police to be able to identify and apprehend the five robbers responsible for this bold act of highway banditry.
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In other news, a 27-year-old man identified as Noli died after his motorcycle hit a carabao in Brgy. Tangub. Police said the animal suddenly crossed the road as Noli was heading home, Manila Bulletin reported. The victim suffered multiple injuries and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Authorities are now trying to trace the owner of the carabao.
Still in other news, three individuals were confirmed dead following an armed encounter with the PNP Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG) in Cubao, Quezon City. The encounter occurred during a buy-bust operation when the suspects allegedly resisted arrest and opened fire on the police. Authorities recovered illegal drug5, suspected firearms, and buy-bust money from the scene of the incident. The fatal shooting highlights the intense and often controversial nature of anti-narcotics operations in Metro Manila.
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