Quick-Thinking Bystander Foils Antipolo Robbery

Antipolo Robbery Foiled: Thieves Flee After Mistaking Bystander for Police Antipolo City, Rizal – In a surprising turn of events, a robbery attempt in Antipolo City was thwarted when two thieves, riding in tandem on a motorcycle, mistakenly believed they were confronted by a police officer. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, shows the thieves snatching a bag from a victim before being startled by a bystander approaching them. "They were so startled," said a witness who wished to remain anonymous, "they just dropped the bag and ran away." The witness's account is corroborated by the video which clearly shows the thieves fleeing the scene and abandoning their motorcycle. The quick-thinking actions of the bystander prevented the robbery from being successful. Police have yet to identify the bystander or the thieves but are investigating the incident. The recovered bag has been returned to its owner. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the unexpected ways in which crimes can be prevented.