Security guard's gun stolen

CEBU, Philippines - A yet unknown burglar stole a .38 cal. pistol from a security guard who was making her surveillance rounds in one of the establishments in Lapu-Lapu City on Friday morning.

The guard was identified as SG Amelita Laurita, 37, who works under Sarsalejo Security Agency and a resident of Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City. Laurita is detailed at a building owned by Medan Cebu Incorporated in Sitio Cemento, Barangay Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City.

Senior Police Officer 1 Roger Uriarte of Lapu-Lapu City Police Office Station 5 said the stealing could have occurred around 4 a.m. Upon Laurita's return to her desk, she was shocked that her valuables, including her issued firearm, were already allegedly gone.

Laurita said aside from the stolen gun, six live ammunition bullets, a cellular phone and a charger were also carted away by the supposed thief. Uriarte said they conducted an operation after the incident for possible identification of the suspect but it proved futile.  (FREEMAN)