Authorities Arrest Minor Caught Stealing Laptop Inside School in Roxas
A minor was caught by police after he was allegedly involved in a break-in at a school in the town of Roxas.
On May 4, 2026, authorities received a call around 4:30 in the afternoon from Barangay Captain Nick Pacho of Barangay New Barbacan. Police quickly responded and went to the school to check what had happened.
The incident raised concern in the community, especially since it involved a young individual and a place meant for learning.
According to reports, authorities received a call around 4:30 in the afternoon from Barangay Captain Nick Pacho of Barangay New Barbacan. Police quickly responded and went to the school to check what had happened.
A teacher was the first to notice that something was wrong. Upon arriving at the classroom, the teacher found the door already open and the padlock damaged. Inside, several items were out of place.
A cabinet where a laptop was usually kept had been disturbed, and the device was missing.
As the investigation continued, a shop owner provided an important lead. The owner reported that someone had approached them, trying to sell a laptop. This information helped the police track down the suspect.
Authorities immediately went to the location and found a minor in possession of the missing laptop. The item was recovered and is expected to be returned to the school.
The suspect is now under the care of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, where proper procedures for minors will be followed. Meanwhile, the police are continuing their investigation to better understand the situation and check if others may have been involved.
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