Actor Gerald Anderson became a victim of “basag-kotse” gang in Quezon City.
John Consulta reported the crime on Roces Avenue in Unang Balita on Monday.
CCTV footage showed two motorcycles arriving near the SUV parked in front of an establishment after 5 p.m.
The back rider got off a motor and peeked out the window of the black SUV.
He removed his helmet, smashed the left window, and quickly grabbed a bag.
The suspect got on the motorbike, but when they noticed that no one had come out of the establishment, the back rider got off again.
He returned to Gerald Anderson’s car and took another bag from the vehicle’s front seat.
The suspect immediately left on a motorbike, and they were followed by another motorized man who served as a lookout.
During the National Bureau of Investigation-Special Action Unit (NBI SAU) investigation, one of the suspects was tracked down.
“Sa aming pag-iimbestiga, naka-receive kami ng information na ‘yung mga motor na ginamit ay na-identify sa isang Tondo-based na basag kotse group. Nagkaroon kami ng surveillance and casing operations hanggang natunton namin ‘yung bahay ng isa sa mga napuntahan ng gamit ni Gerald Anderson,” said NBI SAU Executive Officer Attorney Kristine dela Cruz.
Gerald Anderson becomes victim of ‘basag-kotse’ gang
Suspect John Allen Dancel alias Elong surrendered to NBI SAU, who admitted that he broke the glass of the SUV and stole Gerald Anderson’s belongings.
Authorities recovered an expensive bag, two watches, and gadgets from the suspect.
A wallet, IDs, and passport have not yet been recovered.
According to the suspect, they did not intentionally target Gerald Anderson’s SUV.
“Naghahanap po kami ng madidiskartehan ng pera. Hindi po namin sadya na makita ‘yung sasakyan ni sir Gerald Anderson po. Ta’s noong sinilip ko po, may laman po ‘yon. Kinuha ko po,” the suspect said.
The amount they got was more than P20,000, according to the suspect.
According to the NBI SAU, the suspect’s group was previously involved in the robbery.
Anderson thanked the authorities.
“Gusto ko pong gamitin ang pagkakataon na ito para magpasalamat po sa NBI lalo na po Special Action Unit. Sobrang salamat po sa dedication, sa perseverance at patience para ho mahanap natin po ‘yung mga gumawa ng krimen na ito sa basag kotse na ginawa po sa aking sasakyan,” he said.
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