Riding-in-tandem, nagpanggap na buyer bago nangholdap ng online cellphone sellers

• Riding-in-tandem suspects allegedly posed as buyers before robbing two online cellphone sellers during a meetup in Barangay North Signal, Taguig City
• One of the suspects suddenly pulled out a gun and threatened the victims before taking four cellphones and cash worth around P165,000
• Police later arrested one of the alleged robbers during a follow-up operation, while his accomplice remains at large
• The suspects are facing robbery charges and a case for violating Republic Act 10591 or the Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition law

Riding-in-tandem suspects allegedly posed as buyers before robbing two online cellphone sellers during a meetup in Barangay North Signal, Taguig City on the evening of July 1.

According to a report by GMA News, the victims had arranged to meet the supposed buyers to sell their mobile phones. The meetup location was changed several times before the suspects finally asked them to meet along a roadside in Barangay North Signal.

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The 21-year-old victim said they became suspicious after the buyers insisted on meeting in a dark area, but they still proceeded with the transaction.

"Bale na-capture po 'yung insidente na 'yon dito po sa glasses ko na may camera. Tapos nung tinanong ko po kung ano po 'yung uunahin nilang iche-check na unit, bigla na lang po nila kaming tinutukan ng baril. Kinasa rin po sa harapan namin. Tapos tinanong po kung hindi namin ibibigay, papatayin daw kaming dalawa."

The victim said the robbery was captured by his camera glasses. The footage showed one of the suspects arriving on a motorcycle, shaking hands with him, and pretending to inspect the phones before suddenly pulling out a gun and announcing the hold-up.

His companion also recalled the frightening encounter after one of the suspects grabbed his bag.

"Ako po 'yung kaibigan na may-ari po ng bag. Ako po 'yung nag-o-order ng pagkain namin. Biglang may dumating na dalawang lalaki. Then pagbaba po ng angkas, bigla pong naglabas ng baril, tapos hinablot po sa akin 'yung bag. Nablangko po ako. Natakot na rin po siguro."

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The suspects fled on their motorcycle after taking a bag containing four cellphones worth around P140,000 and P25,000 in cash, for a total of about P165,000.

Police later conducted a backtracking operation that led to the arrest of one of the alleged suspects. Authorities also recovered a firearm from his possession and are determining how he obtained it and who its registered owner is.

The arrested suspect is now under the custody of the Taguig City Police and has yet to issue a statement. Meanwhile, authorities continue to search for the remaining suspect.

The suspects are facing robbery charges as well as a case for violating Republic Act 10591, or the Illegal Possession of Firearms and Ammunition law.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh