Cops Arrest 3 Men in Navotas for Stealing Power Cables
Three men were arrested in Navotas after they were caught cutting and stealing power cables and selling them to a junk shop for P13,000.
CCTV footage showed one of the suspects climbing an electric post while another stayed on the ground to watch for possible witnesses. Barangay officials said the group appeared familiar with their actions, as they carefully chose cables that were not yet connected to active power lines.
However, one woman managed to take photos of one suspect using her phone. She noticed that when the man returned the second time, he was already carrying stolen wires. Although she did not report it right away, her photos later helped confirm the crime.
“May nakita po ako diyang may umakyat. Pagbaba niya, wala pa siyang dala. Tapos nagtagal muna. Pumunta din sa akin, piniktyuran ko siya. Tapos pagpicture ko, bumalik ulit. Pagbalik ulit niya, nakita ko, mayroon nang wire na nadala. Sabi ko, kung may magtangka, may ebidensiya ako na siya ang kumuha. Hindi ako nakaisip na i-report sa barangay dahil walang bantay sa tindahan ko,”
the woman said.
After cutting the cables, the suspects called a pedicab driver who allegedly helped transport the stolen items. Later on, the driver cooperated with authorities and pointed to the other suspects involved. It led barangay officials to a junk shop in Malabon where the cables were sold.
The stolen cables were sold cheaply compared to their real value. According to the school principal, replacing the materials, including the wires, cost around P167,000 pesos. It caused delays and inconvenience, especially for the school community.
All suspects, including the pedicab driver, are now facing theft charges. The barangay said some of those involved claimed they acted out of financial hardship.
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