Delivery rider in Capiz loses earning; becomes latest victim of riding-in-tandem robbery
· A 29-year-old delivery rider was held up at gunpoint by a "riding-in-tandem" in Panitan, Capiz, while on a routine parcel delivery
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· The suspects stole a significant sum of P10,000 in cash earnings, the victim's mobile phone, and the parcel he was carrying
· The robbery highlights the extreme vulnerability of delivery riders who often carry cash and vital work tools on their routes
· Authorities are currently conducting a massive manhunt for the motorcycle-riding suspects who committed the armed robbery
A hardworking delivery rider in Panitan, Capiz had his livelihood abruptly stripped away when he was targeted and robbed at gunpoint by a pair of suspects on a motorcycle, a crime commonly known as "riding-in-tandem" in the Philippines.
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The thieves made off with the rider's entire cash earnings of P10,000, his cellphone, and even the parcel he was set to deliver, leaving the victim emotionally and financially devastated.
The incident underscores the extreme vulnerability faced by essential workers in the delivery service industry, who often carry significant amounts of cash and valuable goods while navigating isolated routes.
Investigation reports indicate the robbery occurred in Barangay Pasugue. The victim, a 29-year-old man, was on a routine trip to deliver a parcel when he noticed he was being followed.
The two suspects, riding together on a single motorcycle, quickly caught up to the delivery rider.
The situation turned violent when the suspects brandished a firearm, placing the victim in a state of terror and forcing him to surrender his belongings.
This common criminal modus operandi, where two individuals on a motorcycle execute a sudden and armed robbery, remains a persistent security challenge in many parts of the country.
The haul for the criminals was significant but represented a crushing loss for the victim: his P10,000 in accumulated cash earnings, the very money he relies on to sustain himself and potentially his family, his mobile phone, which is a vital tool for his job and communication, and the consignment he was tasked with delivering.
For a delivery rider, losing a mobile phone is tantamount to losing their ability to work, adding another layer of trauma to the event.
Local authorities in Capiz have since launched a continuous effort to track down the "riding-in-tandem" suspects responsible for the robbery. While the police are using all available leads to apprehend the perpetrators, the incident has sparked renewed public debate and frustration over the constant threat posed by this specific type of criminal activity.
The community reaction, often seen in online discussions, is one of deep sympathy for the victim, whose difficult work to earn a meager living was wiped out in a terrifying instant.
The theft of P10,000—a substantial sum for a minimum-wage earner—is not just a monetary loss but a serious disruption to his economic stability.
As police pursue the criminals, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the security risks that riders face daily, and the urgent need for heightened police visibility and intervention to protect these frontliners of local commerce.
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