Elements of the Manila Police District (MPD) – PS 9 arrested a notorious snatcher roaming around the Malate area on Friday noon along San Andres Street.
Police identified the suspect as Jonard Dela Cruz, age 23, male, single, member of Bahala na Gang, and resident of San Andres Street in Malate, Manila, while the victim was Paula Jane Marcelo, age 29, female, single, sales executive, and resident of Gagalangin Tondo.
The incident occurred along San Andres near Tuazon Streets on 4 August 2023 at about 11:45 p.m.
It was learned that the victim while walking on her way to her friend’s residence in Barangay 739, Malate, the suspect suddenly appeared from behind and forcibly grabbed the cellular phone of the victim.
The suspect ran to escape but the victim chased him, which led to the ensuing arrest of the suspect by the police. The victim’s cellular phone, Infinix Hot 11s NFC worth Php 8,000, was recovered.
Charges for robbery by snatching were prepared against the arrested suspect. He will be presented for inquest proceedings at the City Prosecutors Office of Manila.