CRIMINALS are going to think twice before committing felony in Paranaque because Mayor Florencio M. Bernabe Jr. is committed to putting an end to all criminal activity in the city as four of five teenagers,
all members of the dreaded "akyat-bahay" gang, and two of the notorious "bolt cutter" gang were apprehended by Paranaque Police in two separate incidents recently.
"I will not allow criminal activities to threaten the lives of our people in this city and all those who will break the law will be dealt with accordingly," Mayor Bernabe said.
He also urged residents to cooperate with police authorities and support their programs for the quicker apprehension of criminals and to prevent criminal activity from occurring in the city.
According to police reports filed last May 18, police and securtiy personnel of United BF Homeowners' Association Inc. (UBFHAI) apprehended Angelito Demillo, 17, of Sampaguita St. Purok III, Clinic Site; Mac-
Mac Cuevas, 14, of #010 Purok II, Ilang-Ilang St. Clinic Ville; Erwin Abegonia, 16, of 101 Purok I, Ilang-Ilang St., Clinic Site; and Dondon Garcia, 16, #17 Gumamela St., Ipil Site; in Barangay BF Homes at around 1:20 pm.
Barry Mongado who was a member of the gang managed to escape and police were able to recover one LPG tank, 2 bottles of rugby and one kitchen knife used by the gang in entering the home of the victim identified as Helen
de la Rosa, 62, married, and a resident of #58 Aguirre Ave. BF Homes.
The suspects destroyed some P350,000 worth of property during the break-in, and all of them admitted to sniffing rugby before committing the crime.
At around 4:45 am, on May 22, police arrested Doy Giaman, 25, married, driver, a native of Cotabato City and resident of Quiapo 2 St., Maharlika Village, Taguig, after he and a companion broke into the JARN Pawnshop located along Dr. A.
Santos Ave. Brgy. San Isidro owned by Angelita Bermudez.
Giaman surrendered one Taurus 45 caliber pistol, one magazine and eight bullets while his accomplice known only as "Bobby Renato" escaped after trading shots with elements of the PCP-4.
Police recovered P237,000 worth of cash and valuables from the arrested suspect. Also recovered from the crime scene were one Mitsubishi Lancer GLXi with plate no. TKX-295, one car plate no. TNL-530, small acetylene tank/machine, one
flat bar and one crow bar or bolt cutter.
The first five suspects, including the one at large, are charged with robbery, possession of dangerous drugs and illegal possession of picklocks, while the other two suspects were charged with robbery, attempted homicide and violation of
illegal possession of firearms at the City Prosecutor's Office.
Resources courtesy of the City Information Office, City Hall, Parañaque.
