Two suspects nabbed after foiled Ormoc pawnshop robbery attempt

Two suspects were apprehended in Ormoc City on Thursday, October 17, for attempting to rob a pawnshop.

The suspects, one of whom was wearing a Philippine National Police uniform, arrived on motorcycles with three other armed individuals, intending to enter the Reels Pawnshop.

A sales attendant noticed the robbers and immediately activated the alarm and locked the door, causing the suspects to flee.

During their escape, the suspects crashed into a tricycle, with CCTV footage showing three suspects falling off their motorcycle.

Authorities arrested two suspects following the crash, seizing two guns and bullets.

The police are currently pursuing the other accomplices and conducting follow-up investigations.

The arrested individuals are facing charges including illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, usurpation of authority, and attempted robbery.

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