By I. Inojales | 08:49 AM August 24, 2026
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Police arrested a suspect in the theft at an LPG store in Barangay Taloto, Tagbilaran City, less than 24 hours after the incident was reported.
The Tagbilaran City Police Station identified the suspect through a continuing investigation and information provided by a confidential informant.
The suspect, a resident of Purok 6, Magsaysay Street in Barangay Manga, Tagbilaran City, was arrested at around 1:56 a.m. on Aug. 24, 2026.
Police recovered from the suspect’s possession a white Oppo A16 cellular phone, a blue Yamaha Mio motorcycle with plate number 0201-0779171 and its key, and a black helmet.
The theft was reported at Rufrance LPG Corporation in Barangay Taloto.
The suspect is currently under temporary detention at the Tagbilaran City Police Station while police prepare a theft complaint for filing before the Office of the City Prosecutor.
The police station credited the swift arrest to the continuing investigation and information gathered from the community.
