Dismissed cop arrested after allegedly stealing motorcycle in Bacolod subdivision

• A former police officer was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle inside DECA Homes, Brgy. Cabug, Bacolod City
• The suspect was identified as Wenefredo Casuyon Jr., a dismissed PNP personnel previously involved in physical injury and theft cases
• The victim, 19-year-old Jofranz Mier Anduyan, was shocked when his Suzuki Raider suddenly started despite having no key
• Casuyon reportedly cut the ignition wiring, allowing him to operate the motorcycle before being stopped by the subdivision guard

A dismissed member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) found himself back in police custody after he was caught stealing a motorcycle in DECA Homes Subdivision, Barangay Cabug, Bacolod City early morning of November 19.

Police Captain Andy Ofalia, commander of Bacolod Police Station 9, identified the suspect as 46-year-old Wenefredo Casuyon Jr., a resident of Glendale Homes Subdivision in Brgy. Granada.

Casuyon was formerly a PO1 who entered the PNP in 2010 but was later dismissed due to a physical injury case and involvement in the theft of motorcycle parts.

Read also

Company supervisor found dead inside rented room; family declines autopsy

According to Ofalia, their station received a report around 12:40 a.m. regarding a carnapping incident within the subdivision.

The motorcycle owner, 19-year-old Jofranz Mier Anduyan, was startled when his Suzuki Raider FU—painted red and white—suddenly started on its own.

Confused and alarmed, he immediately sought assistance from the subdivision guard.

Thanks to the quick response of the security personnel, Casuyon was intercepted before he could exit the area.

Authorities later discovered that he had cut the ignition wiring, enabling him to start the motorcycle despite not having the key.

Casuyon is now detained at Bacolod Police Station 9 and is set to face formal charges for carnapping.

The incident has sparked renewed concern among residents, as it involved someone who once wore the police uniform—highlighting the need for vigilance even within gated communities.

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.

Read also

3 dead aftert a shootout between alleged drug suspects and policemen

In a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh