Armed robbery of female doctor caught on CCTV in Bacolod; suspects later arrested in drug bust

• A female doctor in Bacolod City was robbed outside her home by an armed suspect riding with an accomplice on a motorcycle
• The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the suspect forcibly taking the victim’s bag
• Police investigation led to the identification of the suspects, who were also allegedly involved in illegal drug activities
• Authorities arrested the suspects during a buy-bust operation and recovered the doctor’s bag, cellphone, and the motorcycle used in the crime

A female doctor in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, fell victim to an armed robbery that was captured on CCTV, leading authorities to eventually track down and arrest the suspects, who were also found to be linked to illegal drug activities.

According to a report by John Consulta on GTV News’ "Balitanghali" on Monday, the robbery took place on Thursday just as the victim arrived in front of her residence. CCTV footage showed an armed man approaching the doctor and confronting her outside her home.

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The suspect then forcibly demanded the victim’s bag. Despite the doctor’s attempts to hold on to her belongings, she was eventually forced to surrender the bag to the assailant. The suspect immediately fled the scene with an accomplice who was waiting on a motorcycle.

Police investigators later reviewed the footage and gathered information that helped identify the individuals involved. Authorities said the suspects’ alleged modus operandi was to roam around areas looking for potential victims, with women reportedly being their usual targets.

As the investigation progressed, police discovered that the suspects were also allegedly connected to illegal drug activities. This development prompted authorities to intensify efforts to locate and arrest them.

On May 31, law enforcement personnel conducted a buy-bust operation that resulted in the arrest of the suspects. During the operation, authorities were able to recover the doctor’s stolen bag and cellphone.

Police also seized the motorcycle believed to have been used during the robbery.

Authorities said appropriate criminal charges will be filed against the suspects. As of reporting, the arrested individuals have not yet issued any statement regarding the allegations against them.

The investigation remains ongoing as police continue to gather additional evidence related to the case.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh