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COMMUNITY TIP AND RAPID POLICE ACTION LEAD TO QUICK RECOVERY OF STOLEN MOTORCYCLE, ARREST OF SUSPECT IN PARAÑAQUE

Prompt police response and decisive follow‑up operations led to the swift recovery of a stolen motorcycle and the arrest of a suspected carnapping offender in Parañaque City—an accomplishment that reinforces NCRPO’s intensified campaign against vehicle theft.

The operation began after police received a report that a motorcycle had been stolen while parked along Remanville Drive, Barangay Don Bosco, at around 12:15AM on June 16, 2026. Acting on the complaint, investigators immediately launched backtracking efforts, target verification, and field monitoring, which quickly produced actionable leads.

A major breakthrough emerged when a witness informed police that he had lent his helmet to the 28‑year‑old male suspect shortly after the theft and was expecting it to be returned. This crucial community tip enabled authorities to conduct a focused monitoring operation.

At around 2:10AM on June 17, 2026, the suspect arrived riding the stolen motorcycle—allowing operatives to move in and effect the arrest. Subsequent verification confirmed the motorcycle’s identity through its engine and chassis numbers, despite attempts to conceal it through repainting and color alteration.

The recovered motorcycle was secured as evidence. The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and placed under police custody for proper disposition.

NCRPO Regional Director PMGEN Anthony A. Aberin emphasized that the operation demonstrates the power of community vigilance combined with swift, evidence‑based police work, consistent with NCRPO’s strengthened anti‑carnapping efforts under the New Anti‑Carnapping Act.

“The swift recovery of the stolen motorcycle reflects the effectiveness of prompt police action and community cooperation. NCRPO will continue to intensify efforts against carnapping and other crimes that threaten public safety,” PMGEN Aberin said.

The case has been referred for inquest proceedings before the City Prosecutor’s Office of Parañaque City for the filing of charges for violation of Republic Act No. 10883, or the New Anti‑Carnapping Act of 2016. # # #

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