3 car theft suspects held in Pasay

MANILA, Philippines – Three men were arrested in Pasay City before dawn Thursday for allegedly stealing two motorcycles.

The first to fall was Mill Morison Alester Manza, 32, who was caught driving a motorcycle stolen from Ronald Usi, a human relations officer, said Senior Superintendent Joel Doria, city police chief.

Manza was intercepted along NAIA Road driving the motorcycle, which was stolen shortly before midnight Thursday. A 12-gauge shotgun cartridge was found on his person, Doria said.

John Errol Abao and Benjie Cruz were caught riding a motorcycle along Pildera street. The motorcycle was stolen from hairstylist Luis de los Santos, 52.

The three suspects were charged before the city prosecutor’s office.