A 21-year-old man was arrested after robbing a convenience store in Sitio Tanag, Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal. According to Rodriguez Police, CCTV caught the man climbing through the store's ceiling early Sunday morning.
The suspect stole packs of cigarettes and chocolates worth more than P5,000. Crews only discovered the incident when they entered at 6 a.m. and saw the items scattered around. They immediately called the police.
During the follow-up operation, a concerned citizen provided information about the person he saw roaming around the area. According to the police, the man also has a record of theft and also lives in the same barangay.
The suspect was arrested at his home, but he denied the accusation. He said, “No, that’s not true. Let’s just wait in court.” When asked about his previous case, he said, “That was a long time ago, I was still young.”
The man is now detained at the Rodriguez Police Custodial Facility and will be charged with robbery for the incident.