MANILA, Philippines — A suspected burglar landed in jail when he reportedly attempted to ransack a house in Quezon City on Wednesday, unaware that the property’s owner is a police officer.
Dennis Pabaya, 47, was apprehended by S/Sgt. Edison Tolores while in the policeman’s house in Barangay Tatalon at around 2:18 a.m.
Tolores, who is assigned with the Central Luzon police, had just arrived at his residence when he noticed the suspect on the second floor of his house.
The policeman accosted Pabaya, who was armed with a revolver.
A background investigation on Pabaya showed he is not from Tatalon but a resident of Barangay Bagbag in Novaliches.
Charges of trespass to dwelling and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition, are being readied for filing against Pabaya before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office.