Three underage suspects were arrested after they allegedly stole more than P110,000 worth of items and equipment from AKZ Trading and Eldest General Merchandise in Barangay Los Amigos, Tugbok at 7 a.m. on Feb. 9.
The suspects reportedly carted away 15 reams of assorted cigarettes worth P14,550, one unit of Uniwell cash register machine worth P80,000, and a cash register machine drawer worth P15,000.
The suspects were rescued in a follow-up operation along Durian Street, Barangay Tugbok Proper. Recovered from their possession were the stolen items. However, another companion managed to escape. Edenn Mae D. Aguanta/UM Intern