Malabon robbery suspect arrested after nearly P200,000 worth of valuables stolen from house

• A homeowner in Barangay Tinajeros, Malabon, lost nearly P200,000 worth of valuables after his house was allegedly burglarized
• The stolen items included nine watches, a 42-inch television, sneakers, and a welding machine
• Police and barangay officials arrested one suspect during a follow-up operation and recovered some of the stolen belongings
• Authorities identified the alleged accomplice, who was also reported to have been charged in connection with the robbery

A man has been arrested in Malabon after a robbery at a house in Barangay Tinajeros resulted in the loss of nearly P200,000 worth of valuables, including branded watches, a television, shoes, and a welding machine.

The suspect was apprehended at his residence during a follow-up operation conducted by barangay officials and police. Authorities also recovered some of the stolen items, while the alleged accomplice was identified and reportedly charged in connection with the incident.

According to Gabriel Gonzales' report on GTV Balitanghali on Wednesday, authorities discovered the house in disarray during the early hours of October 8.

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The 42-year-old homeowner said he had no idea that his property had been burglarized. He usually returned to the house on weekends to check on it.

The victim explained that he was preparing to transfer to another residential unit in Parañaque when his aunt informed him that the house door had been left open.

“Magta-transfer ako ng unit dito sa Paranaque. Kaya lang, pag-uwi ko ng Thursday, sinabihan lang ako ng tita ko nga na bukas daw 'yung pinto namin kasi every weekend lang din ako umuwi to check 'yung bahay. Immediately, dumiretso ako ng uwi after work. Tapos 'yun na nga, so talagang nanlumo ako na walang natira sa mga gamit ko,” the homeowner said.

Among the missing belongings were nine vintage watches, a 42-inch television, several pairs of sneakers, and a welding machine.

The arrested man denied directly participating in the theft and claimed that he had merely become involved in the incident.

“Ang masabi ko po, hindi ko pa talaga ginawa ‘yun. Nadamay lang po. Sa bahay ko lang po nakuha 'yung mga materyales din po, ‘yung mga ninakaw nila. Ninakaw niya para ibebenta ko siguro,” the suspect said.

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Barangay Tinajeros Executive Officer Angel Tankeko said the other suspect allegedly took most of the homeowner's belongings and was reportedly responsible for selling them.

The arrested suspect is detained at the Malabon City Police Station and faces a robbery complaint. Police have also identified the alleged accomplice, who has reportedly been charged as authorities continue addressing the case.

In another report, a 62-year-old father was killed while waiting to pick up his child in Urdaneta, Pangasinan. Investigators believe an unidentified assailant attacked the victim without an apparent reason. Police have launched a manhunt to locate the suspect and establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.

Meanwhile, radio broadcaster Adrian Loterte, popularly known as “Golden Boy,” died after being shot inside his bakery in Daraga, Albay. He was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. CCTV footage reportedly showed the gunman fleeing toward a waiting motorcycle after the attack. Police have formed special task forces to investigate the killing and examine possible motives linked to Loterte’s professional work and personal affairs.

Source: KAMI.com.gh