Walang takas sa CCTV! 5 robbery suspects nabbed after All Souls’ Day break-ins in Piat, Cagayan

PIAT, Cagayan — Their alleged robbery spree ended before sunrise after CCTV footage helped police track down and arrest five men suspected of breaking into four establishments in Barangay Poblacion 2, Piat, Cagayan, on Monday, November 2, 2026.

According to the Police Regional Office 2 (PRO2), one of the victims, identified only as alias “Shelly,” reported the incident to the Piat Municipal Police Station at around 3 a.m.

CCTV footage showed two men allegedly using a bolt cutter to break into an establishment, where they reportedly took coins kept in a plastic tray and several receipts.

Further examination of CCTV recordings revealed that the suspects allegedly targeted four establishments. They reportedly used a “kulong-kulong,” with three other companions serving as lookouts.

Piat police immediately launched a hot pursuit operation in coordination with the Solana Municipal Police Station.

At around 5 a.m., Solana police intercepted a motorcycle carrying five men who matched the descriptions provided by Piat police.

The suspects were identified as alias Greg, 46; Mayo, 45; Ferdie, 32; JayR, 26; and John, 19, all residents of Barangay Macanaya, Aparri, Cagayan.

Police recovered a bolt cutter, cash, cigarettes, a sack of rice, and a motorcycle from the suspects.

The five men were taken into police custody as authorities prepared the appropriate complaints against them.

Police are also investigating their possible involvement in other robbery incidents in the area.

Meanwhile, PRO2 urged the public to promptly report suspicious activities, emphasizing that swift coordination among police units is essential in maintaining peace and order in the region.