Police arrested two men for allegedly killing a 19-year-old warehouse caretaker who caught them stealing scrap metal in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Victim Identified
The victim was identified as Renboy Jabagat Kadusale, a native of Negros Island who resided at the Grand Land Warehouse on J. Fortich St. in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe. He was found dead from head and neck injuries after being struck with a metal pipe.
Incident Details
Investigation by the Guadalupe Police Station revealed that Kadusale caught two men who had entered the warehouse to steal scrap metal. One of the suspects, who allegedly served as the lookout, struck Kadusale with a metal pipe, causing his death.
Arrest of Suspects
Following a tip from a concerned citizen who personally went to the station, a tracker team led by Guadalupe Police Chief Capt. Venstine Bontilao located the suspects hiding in a hut. Police positioned themselves around the hut, saw the two men inside, and arrested them.
The suspects were identified as Jayson Gabutan Caubat, 30, of Riverside Duterte St., Guadalupe, and Rocky Moralde Mansanares, 37, of Barangay Calamba. Both admitted to the crime.
Mansanares allegedly served as the lookout and struck Kadusale on the head and neck. The suspects entered the warehouse between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday but were caught by Kadusale, leading to the attack.
The Cebu City Police Office will file a complaint for robbery with homicide against the two suspects.
