Woman arrested at QC police station after police clearance application reveals existing warrant

• A 54-year-old woman was arrested while securing a police clearance after officers discovered an active warrant for qualified theft
• Police said she admitted she was the same person named in the warrant issued in June 2022
• Her former employer accused her of stealing nearly ₱90,000 after working as a household helper for 15 years
• The woman denied the allegation and claimed she had no knowledge of the case filed against her

A routine police clearance application turned into an unexpected arrest after a 54-year-old woman was taken into custody at a Quezon City police station.

Officers discovered that she had an active warrant for qualified theft, prompting them to serve the warrant immediately.

The woman had reportedly gone to the station to secure an identification card for single mothers.

According to a report by James Agustin on "Unang Balita," the police verified the woman’s identity after her name matched the one listed in the outstanding warrant.

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Police Lieutenant Colonel Joy Leanza explained the process and said, "Vinerify natin, vinalidate natin kung siya ba 'yung nasa warrant of arrest."

She added that the woman admitted she was the person named in the document.

Authorities stated that the warrant was issued in June 2022 following allegations that she stole money from her former employer in Taguig City.

Leanza said, "Nag-work siya roon for 15 years as kasambahay."

She added that the employer filed a complaint because "nawalan ng almost P90,000."

After the alleged incident, the woman reportedly worked abroad for more than a year as a salon staff member before returning to the Philippines last January. She denied the accusation, insisting she had never stolen from her employer.

The woman said, "Hindi ko po alam na kinasuhan ako eh."

She added that the claim was untrue and said, "Nagtrabaho po ako sa kanila ng 15 years pero hindi ko po nagawa ng ganu'n."

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Police have already issued a return of warrant and are now waiting for the court’s commitment order. The woman remains in custody while further legal procedures are underway.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh