2 fake cops held for robbery
MALOLOS, Philippines — Two persons who posed as policemen were arrested in this city on Tuesday night for robbing a motorist.
According to reports reaching acting Bulacan police director Col. Charlie Cabradilla, Regie Garcia, a factory worker, and shoe repairman Angelo Asistin flagged down a motorist and confiscated his license for a supposed traffic violation.
The suspects reportedly asked the victim to follow them to the police station, but declared a holdup and took his money and personal belongings upon reaching a dark area.
The suspects were apprehended in a follow-up operation in Barangay San Juan.
Police said a cell phone and a wallet containing identification cards, ATM card and P7,000 in cash were recovered from the suspects. – Emmanuel Tupas
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