FOUR women from Bacolod, Negros Occidental ended up detained at the Mambaling Police Station after allegedly stealing packets of juice from a store in Barangay Basak San Nicolas, Cebu City, around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025.
The suspects, who were apprehended by the store’s security guards, were caught in possession of sachets of Tang Calamansi and Tang Grapes juice, with a total value of over P4,500.
Security personnel inside the store had already been monitoring the suspects prior to the incident, which led to closer surveillance.
When the suspects tried to leave the store without stopping at the cashier, they were intercepted by four guards.
Upon inspection, the stolen juice packets were found hidden in girdles they were wearing around their waists.
The suspects admitted to the theft, saying they intended to sell the stolen items in Bacolod City.
The Mambaling police are now conducting a deeper investigation to determine if the group has accomplices currently in Cebu City, and they are working to locate their boarding house.
Authorities are also tracking how many other establishments the group may have targeted for additional charges that may be filed. (AYB)