Manila Teenagers Arrested for License Plate Theft

Manila Teenagers Arrested for Stealing Car License Plates Tondo, Manila – In a recent incident, Manila police apprehended two teenagers for the theft of license plates from ten vehicles parked in Tondo. The teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were apprehended after selling the plates to a local junkyard. The junkyard owner is also facing charges for violating anti-fencing laws. Police estimate the value of the stolen plates at approximately 8,000 pesos. "They were caught red-handed," stated P/Maj. Honey Hanziel Jose, OIC, Jose Abad Santos Police Station 7. "The plates were found bundled together, ready to be recycled." The police investigation is ongoing. The incident underscores the need for increased vigilance and security measures to prevent similar crimes in the future. The arrest of both the teenagers and the junkyard owner serves as a warning against illegal activities and the importance of community cooperation in crime prevention. The swift action by the authorities demonstrates their commitment to maintaining law and order in the city.