Man who attempted to rob delivery rider in viral video nabbed in Parañaque
A man who attempted to rob a delivery rider as shown in an online viral video was arrested by Parañaque police during a follow-up operation on Aug. 18.
The Southern Police District (SPD) said the suspect, identified as Jovi Perdido, 33, was arrested by members of the Station Intelligence Section and Substation 2.
According to the Parañaque police, the suspect reportedly tried to steal the victim's cellphone and money he collected from his delivery service.
The robbery-holdup incident occurred at around 10:30 a.m. along Cabesang Cicilio St. in Barangay Tambo on Aug. 17.
The police said that based on the viral video that circulated on social media, uploaded by "Janjan," Perido mauled and tried to stab the victim who, in turn, resisted.
The suspect was prevented from further harming the victim by concerned citizens who witnessed the incident.
Perido was arrested and detained at the police custodial facility, as per the police.
He is facing attempted robbery-holdup charges.