Six individuals were arrested by police in Cebu City after they were caught stealing telecommunications cables. The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, November 15, at around 5:20 a.M. In Barangay Zapatera, along Sikatuna Street. Police from Parian Police Station 1 of the Cebu City Police Office identified the suspects, who were known by aliases including “Eric.”
The incident occurred during early morning hours, prompting a swift police response. Authorities reported that the suspects were allegedly in the process of stealing cables from a telecommunications infrastructure. No injuries were reported, and the police have begun an investigation to determine the extent of the theft and whether any damage was caused. The suspects are currently in police custody and may face charges related to theft and vandalism.
This is not the first time such incidents have occurred in the area. Local authorities have previously noted a rise in thefts targeting telecommunications infrastructure, often carried out by groups operating under aliases. The police have urged the public to report any suspicious activity and to cooperate in preventing such crimes. Efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen cables and to identify any additional suspects involved in the incident.
