ILOILO CITY – The Iloilo City Police Office apprehended two men for allegedly robbing an Automated Teller Machine in a mall in this city on Wednesday, October 9.
Police Capt. Shella Mae Sangrines, ICPO spokesperson, said the suspects – alias Jun-Jun, 37, from Sagay City, Negros Occidental province and Rap, 39, from Oton, Iloilo town – carted away P340,000.
Investigators from the ICPO-Police Station 1 led by Capt. Roque C. Gimeno III backtracked closed-circuit television camera footages and identified the suspects and their getaway car, a white Suzuki Dzire, which was located hours after the incident.
A chase ensued and police cornered the car driven by Jun-Jun who tagged Rap as his accomplice. Police mounted a follow-up operation and nabbed Rap in Oton.
ICPO chief Police Col. Kim Legada cited the efforts of the ICPO-Police Station 1 as well as the Barotac Nuevo Municipal Police Station and Pavia Municipal Police Station for lending a hand in the apprehension of the suspects.
“The swift resolution of this case showcases the effectiveness of our intelligence efforts and the invaluable role of public cooperation. Through collaboration and commitment, we can swiftly address criminal activity and protect our community,” said Legada.