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- A college student was targeted by an armed individual while walking home from a career-seeking trip in Mandaluyong
- The incident occurred just minutes away from the victim's residence in a secluded area of a local community in Antipolo
- Surveillance footage played a crucial role in identifying the perpetrator who was seen handling the stolen electronic device
- Authorities successfully apprehended the suspect at his residence where he was found with various newly purchased supplies
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A 39-year-old man is currently in police custody after allegedly targeting a 20-year-old accountancy student in a late-night incident at Sitio Maagay Tres, Barangay Inarawan, Antipolo City.
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According to reports from ABS-CBN News, the encounter took place on the night of April 28, 2026, as the victim was returning home from a day spent seeking employment opportunities in Mandaluyong.
The victim, a second-year student, shared that she was only five minutes away from the safety of her home when she was confronted in a poorly lit area.
The perpetrator reportedly brandished a weapon and demanded her belongings. Fearful for her safety, the student surrendered her bag, which contained academic documents, a small amount of cash, and a mobile phone valued at over P6,000.
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“Nanginginig po ako sa takot. Na-trauma po talaga ako. Alam ko naman pong mahirap ang buhay, pero kawawa rin po ‘yung mga nabibiktima nila," the student stated in her official testimony.
Her emotional account highlights the distress caused to ordinary citizens simply trying to improve their circumstances through honest means.
The breakthrough in the investigation came through the village’s surveillance system. CCTV footage from Barangay Inarawan captured a man matching the suspect’s description carrying the stolen phone and later passing it to a female companion.
Being a resident of the same area, local security officers were able to pinpoint his location quickly.
Upon arriving at the suspect's home, members of the Barangay Public Safety Office noticed several red flags.
“Nakita po namin ‘yung suspect na maraming pinamili kagaya ng bigas at mga de-lata. Posibleng nabenta na niya ‘yung cellphone sa murang halaga,” explained Jared, a local safety officer.
Despite being found with suspicious items, the suspect denied the allegations, claiming he would never support himself through dishonest acts.
Official records indicate that while this is the man’s first time being formally detained, he has a history of local complaints involving physical altercations.
The suspect is now being held at the Antipolo Police Community Precinct 2 and faces formal charges of robbery.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of community vigilance and functional security infrastructure in ensuring public safety.
In other news, a graduating nursing student has been missing since late April after failing to return home following a visit to a relative's house in Iloilo City. Personal belongings belonging to the missing student were discovered near a charred body in Pavia leading to fears that he may be the victim of a crime. The family expressed a high degree of certainty regarding the identity of the remains but is currently awaiting official DNA confirmation to be sure. Detectives are looking to question several individuals close to the student including a former partner who resides near the location where the body was found.
In other news, law enforcement officers in Pasig apprehended two men who crashed their motorcycle while attempting to bypass a local security checkpoint. Search operations at the scene led to the discovery of multiple illegal items including loaded guns an explosive device and suspected narcotics. The high-speed pursuit began when the riders refused to comply with official orders to stop for a routine inspection by mobile patrol units. A review of the suspects' criminal history revealed previous involvement in various offenses such as illegal drug possession and vehicle theft.
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Source: KAMI.com.gh
