By I. Inojales | 03:07 PM November 06, 2026
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Police arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly stealing a pickleball paddle worth P8,500 from a sporting goods store in this city on Nov. 4, 2026.
The suspect was identified as Arnulto Patenio Reglamos, a single resident of V.P. Avenue in Barangay Poblacion 1, Tagbilaran City.
Police said the theft occurred shortly after 6 p.m. at Soulmate Kick’s Bohol Store along Maria Clara Street in Barangay Cogon.
According to the complaint filed by store employee Joanna Cris Caintoy Podelino, 23, the suspect entered the establishment and pretended to browse the merchandise.
He allegedly took an Arronax pickleball paddle worth P8,500 and concealed it inside his shirt near his abdomen.
After staying inside the store for more than an hour, the suspect reportedly left without paying for the item.
Police identified him after reviewing the store’s closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage.
The case was referred to the Theft and Robbery Section (TRS) of the Tagbilaran City Police Station for further investigation, recovery of the stolen item and the filing of appropriate charges.
