Young boys held over market stalls’ burglary

By Jennifer P. Rendon

Two boys are in police custody after they allegedly burglarized three market stalls in Concepcion, Iloilo.

Jun-Jun, 14, and Caloy, 12, (real names withheld), both residents of Barangay Loong, Concepcion, were collared morning of July 25, 2021.

Master Sergeant Edzel Ray Casia, Concepcion police investigator, said the two minors were believed to have ransacked the three stalls between 12 and 3 a.m. Sunday.

Village watchmen usually conduct roving activities in the area early Saturday evening until 11 p.m.

“They could have robbed the stores after the tanod made their rounds,” Casia said.

The duo allegedly forcibly opened the door by destroying the padlocks.

The three stall owners, Ma. Viny Magtubo, 50; Mylyn Alerta, 46; and Mila Celestial, 64, all residents of Poblacion, Concepcion, claimed they lost grocery items worth P2,200.

“The two boys took just anything that fancied them – from salt to balut and body lotion,” Casia said.

Jun-Jun and Caloy usually spend the night at the fishing port. This was the first time they were arrested.

Casia said they would be turned over to the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office for proper disposition of their case.