QCPD Nabs a Recidivist Robber

QUEZON CITY, January 1, 2023- In a commendable operation, PMAJ Don Don Llapitan, Chief of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU), reported the successful apprehension of Ariel Jayme Casas, a 26-year-old resident of Brgy. Payatas B, Quezon City, for robbery.

Initial report shows that, at 3:31 PM of December 31, 2023, a concerned citizen noticed an individual exiting the locked and unoccupied residence of victim LOURDES FELIX at No. 84 Consul St., Brgy. Greater Fairview, Quezon City, bringing with him a copper wire from an air conditioner, and quickly boarded a taxi. Promptly informed, the victim reported the incident to the authorities.

At that juncture, the QCPD SOCO team conducted an immediate ocular investigation at the scene. It was determined then that the suspect gained entry through an open-air conditioning hole situated at the back of the house.

By 4:30 PM on the same day, CIDU personnel had successfully tracked the white Toyota Vios with plate no. ABR 9328, used by the suspect. Acting swiftly, the operatives proceeded to the taxi garage in Valenzuela City and later to the Janine Junkshop located at Brgy. Commonwealth, Quezon City.

Further investigation revealed that the junkshop employee confirmed purchasing the air conditioning copper wire from the suspect for Php1000.00. He then informed the operatives of the whereabouts of the suspect, leading to his arrest.

The suspect was charged with robbery (Akyat-Bahay) before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s office. This is in addition to his previous charges of theft on June 24, 2023, and robbery on June 30, 2023.

“Binabati ko ang ating kapulisan sa maaagap na pagresponde at pagkahuli sa suspek. Their restless effort to track the suspect manifests the dedication of our police officers to perform their duty and ensure the safety of the community,” saad ni PBGEN Redrico A Maranan.###