Man Steals Helmet From Parked Motorcycle Outside Shopping Center
A man was caught on CCTV allegedly taking a helmet that had been left on a parked motorcycle outside a shopping center in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
On Friday morning (September 18, 2026), the suspect approaches the area where the motorcycle was parked in Barangay San Manuel. The helmet had been placed on the motorcycle and was left unattended while its owner was away.
In a CCTV footage, the man parked his own motorcycle near the vehicle before entering the shopping center. He was reportedly seen picking up two women inside the mall. After returning to the parking area, he went near the parked motorcycle and allegedly took the helmet that had been left on top of it.
The CCTV recording captured the incident, including the man’s movements before and after the helmet was taken. The footage may help authorities identify the person involved.
The owner of the missing helmet has appealed to anyone who may recognize the suspect to provide information to the authorities. The owner hopes that the CCTV footage will help lead to the recovery of the helmet and the identification of the person who took it.
Another CCTV camera inside the shopping center also captured clear images of the two women who were reportedly picked up by the suspect. Their faces were visible in the footage, but the images were not released publicly.
The decision not to publish the women’s identities allows authorities to first determine whether they have any connection to the incident or simply happened to be passengers of the suspect.
The incident serves as another reminder for motorcycle owners to avoid leaving helmets and other valuable belongings unattended, even for a short time.
Authorities may continue reviewing the available CCTV recordings as they work to identify the suspect and clarify the circumstances surrounding the reported theft.
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