More than ₱1.1 million in stolen cash was recovered during a police hot pursuit operation in Angeles City on Wednesday, May 6. The operation was launched by personnel from the Mabalacat City Police Station, Provincial Intelligence Unit-Pampanga, Regional Intelligence Unit 3, Regional Investigation Division, Intelligence Operatives Platoon, and Station 5 of the Angeles City Police Office, according to Colonel Eugene Marcelo, director of Pampanga Police Provincial Office (PPO).
Robbery Incident
The hot pursuit followed a robbery at PELCO II in Barangay Madapdap, Mabalacat City on May 4, 2026. Police conducted a review of CCTV footage in the area, which captured images of the suspects prior to the incident. One of the suspects was identified through a previous arrest warrant, leading to an operation that resulted in the arrest of two individuals.
Suspects and Recovery
The suspects were identified as “James,” 27, and “Bai,” 49, both residents of Barangay Sapangbato, Angeles City. Authorities recovered part of the stolen cash amounting to ₱1,102,000. The suspects are now detained at the Mabalacat City Police Station and face charges of robbery with intimidation in court.
