Suspek sa panloloob sa laundry shop, naaresto sa hiwalay na kaso

Published 19 Oct 2026 at 2:03 PM

by Rose Dabu

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A man allegedly linked to a laundry shop break-in in Tondo, Manila, was identified through his tattoo after being arrested in a separate drug-related incident
Police said his tattoo matched that of the intruder recorded entering the establishment through its ceiling
Cash, several perfumes, and other belongings were reportedly taken from the shop before employees discovered the damage on Saturday, October 17
Despite reporting the incident to barangay officials, the business owner reportedly decided against filing a separate complaint over the break-in

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A man allegedly involved in a laundry shop break-in in Tondo, Manila, was identified through his tattoo after police arrested him in a separate incident involving suspected illegal drúgs.

According to Gabriel Gonzalez’s report on GMA’s Unang Balita, authorities said the arrested man had the same tattoo as the intruder seen in the establishment’s security footage. Money, several perfumes, and other items were reportedly stolen from the business.

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The break-in came to light on Saturday morning, October 17, when staff arrived and found belongings scattered inside the shop. They also discovered damage to the ceiling and roof at the back of the establishment.

A review of the security footage showed that a man had entered the shop at around 8 p.m. the previous Friday. He was wearing a cap and had his face covered when he appeared through the ceiling.

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Upon noticing the security camera, the intruder took a ladder and redirected the device, apparently to keep his movements from being recorded.

An interviewee in the report described a vacant former office as the suspected route used to reach the laundry shop.

“Dumaan dun sa dating opisina. Ngayon, bakanti na yon,” the interviewee said.

The same person pointed to damage to the roofing as part of the suspected entry route.

“Tinungkab nila yung bubong, yung yero. Doon sila dumaan,” the interviewee added.

After discovering the incident, the owner went to the barangay to report what happened. Barangay officials then coordinated with the police to help locate the person involved.

The report said patrolling officers spotted the suspect on Fernandez Street on Sunday afternoon. He was arrested after officers allegedly found suspected illegal drúgs in his possession.

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Police subsequently linked him to the laundry shop incident through the tattoo visible in the footage. The report attributed that identification to authorities, who compared the tattoo of the detained man with that of the recorded intruder.

At the time of the report, the suspect was being held at Police Station 1. He was set to face a complaint for an alleged violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drúgs Act of 2002.

The shop owner, however, reportedly would no longer file a separate complaint over the break-in. The report did not explain the reason for that decision or specify the amount of cash and total value of the belongings taken.

The man declined to give a statement when approached for comment.

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In another report, A school in Barangay Sauyo, Quezon City was robbed of more than P313,000 worth of equipment and cash after two men allegedly entered the compound past midnight on Saturday. According to James Agustin’s report on GMA’s Unang Balita on August 26, CCTV footage showed one man climbing over a railing inside the school. He was later seen inside the administrative office, where he appeared to search through the area.