Minors suspected of burglary

CEBU, Philippines - At least six minors were invited for questioning after they were suspected of barging into the house and repair shop of a mechanic in Poblacion, Toledo City last Friday and carted away close to P100,000 worth of items.

The victim, Aproniano Pansoy, 63, reported the incident to the police station after discovering the items missing.

The police have invited for questioning six street kids ages 12 to 14 suspected to have taken the loot. Investigation revealed that the street kids now under police custody were seen passing by the house repeatedly prior to the incident.

Investigation showed that Pansoy came home around 5:30 pm and discovered that his house along S. Osmeña Street was burglarized.

Among the missing items include an engine starter for a dump truck. He said the starter can cost at least P50,000 and up to P70,000. Also missing are truck parts, including a magnetic bronze that costs to P15,000; three alternators worth P25,000; and two coldrone worth P2,000.

Assorted clothes were also found missing. Pansoy said his wife was also not around when the incident happened.

Ocular investigation showed that the burglars destroyed the gate of the house and entered through a window of the room from which they stole the items. They later destroyed the cyclone wires at the back portion of the house for exit.

The police clarified that the kids invited for questions are not suspects unless evidence will prove otherwise. The police are also optimistic that the kids can help in identifying the culprits. — (FREEMAN)