Man arrested for robbing 17-year-old girl in Manila, brother vows to file complaint
- A 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly robbing a 17-year-old girl of her cellphone in Tondo, Manila
- The suspect threatened the teenager when she tried to chase him after the incident
- The victim’s brother intends to pursue a complaint despite the suspect’s family promising to return the stolen phone
- The suspect apologized and claimed he needed money because his 6-year-old child might have leukemia
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly robbing a 17-year-old girl in Tondo, Manila, while authorities continue searching for the person who bought the stolen cellphone.
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The suspect was apprehended at a house in Barangay 138 after the victim identified him, according to a report by Jhomer Apresto on 24 Oras Weekend aired on Saturday. However, the cellphone had already been sold for P500 and was not recovered during the arrest.
The incident happened on Vitas Street shortly after 9 p.m. on Thursday, when the teenager, identified by the alias Cherry, was walking home alone. The suspect allegedly approached her and forcibly took her phone.
Cherry attempted to pursue the man, but he appeared to threaten her with a weapon concealed near his side, prompting her to stop chasing him. Police said the teenager did not immediately report the robbery.
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Despite the suspect’s family reportedly promising to return the cellphone, Cherry’s brother said they would proceed with filing a complaint. He stressed that the incident had affected his sister beyond the loss of her belongings.
“Pasensiyahan po tayo, itutuloy ko talaga ito kasi hindi lang naman cellphone 'yung nawala sa kapatid ko. 'Yung mental health naapektuhan din,” the victim’s brother said.
The suspect admitted to the crime and apologized to the teenager. He claimed that his six-year-old child might have leukemia and that he needed money to cover the child’s expenses.
“Sa laboratory, mataas daw 'yung puti sa sa pula. Mahina 'yung tuhod. Kailangan mabalik 'yung ano niya para mabalik 'yung lakas niya. Patawarin niyo na lang ako, ganiyan. Kailangan ko lang ng pera din ng araw na ‘yon,” the suspect explained.
The Manila Police District also reported that the suspect had previously been involved in theft and drug-related cases. He is set to face a robbery complaint.
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Meanwhile, authorities are looking for the individual who purchased Cherry’s cellphone. The buyer could also face charges under the Anti-Fencing Law for allegedly acquiring stolen property.
In another report, a man was injured after allegedly being attacked by seven to 10 individuals at the plaza in Dueñas, Iloilo. Video footage showed several men surrounding the victim and repeatedly kicking him. Initial police findings revealed that he had gone to the plaza to confront someone who allegedly hurt his sibling.
Meanwhile, a man died after being shot outside a school in Barangay Prinza, Teresa, Rizal, on Thursday afternoon. According to GMA News' Unang Balita, the victim was shot in the head at around 4 p.m. The suspect fled after the shooting, prompting authorities to launch a manhunt. A viral video showed the victim lying on the ground while his live-in partner stayed beside him, carrying their infant child.
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