Barangay Officials Foil Cable Theft in Quezon City

Quezon City Cable Theft Leads to Arrest of Repeat Offenders Quezon City, Philippines – Two men were arrested on May 29, 2025, for attempting to steal cables from a manhole in the city. The incident, captured on video, shows barangay officials apprehending the suspects after a resident alerted them to suspicious activity near a manhole on Visayas Avenue. "We received a call about the manhole cover moving," explained a barangay official. "When we arrived, we saw two men emerging from the manhole with a large amount of cable wire." Police recovered more than 17 meters of cable wire, valued at 170,000 pesos, along with a hacksaw and chain. According to P/Lt. Col. Jose Luis Aguirre, Commander of the Holy Spirit Police Station, both suspects have prior arrests for similar crimes and drug-related offenses. Despite their denials, evidence strongly suggests their guilt. The suspects are currently being held at the Holy Spirit Police Station. This successful apprehension highlights the importance of community vigilance and quick response in preventing such crimes.