Three Robbery Suspects Arrested Hours After Tiaong Heist Through Swift Action of Quezon Police

Camp Nakar, Quezon – The Quezon Police Provincial Office (QPPO), under the leadership of Provincial Director PCOL Romulo A. Albacea, swiftly solved a robbery case following the arrest of three suspects just hours after they allegedly robbed a business establishment in the municipality of Tiaong, Quezon.

According to a report from the Tiaong Municipal Police Station (MPS), from Chief of Police LtCil Rodelio Calawit that four armed men entered a DALI Everyday Grocery branch in Barangay Lusacan, Tiaong, at around 9:30 a.m. on June 20, 2026, and declared a hold-up. The suspects reportedly threatened employees at gunpoint and forced them into the store manager’s office, where the establishment’s collections and operating funds were kept.

The suspects allegedly fled with approximately ₱100,000 in cash and escaped aboard a Honda PCX and a Honda Click motorcycle. Authorities immediately launched an intensive investigation and hot pursuit operation, which included reviewing CCTV footage, coordinating with neighboring police units, and conducting intelligence monitoring to track down the perpetrators.

Through the rapid response and coordinated efforts of the Tiaong MPS, the 1st Quezon Provincial Mobile Force Company (1st QPMFC), and the Lipa City Police Station, three suspects were arrested at around 7:00 p.m. in Machua Compound, Barangay Bolbok, Lipa City, Batangas.

The arrested individuals were identified only by their aliases: “Art,” 25, a resident of Mauban, Quezon; “James,” 22, from Candelaria, Quezon; and “Emer,” 35, a resident of Lipa City, Batangas. Police operations are ongoing to locate and arrest a fourth suspect known by the alias “Alex.”

Recovered from the suspects were three .45-caliber pistols with magazines and ammunition, two cellular phones, the Honda Click and Honda PCX motorcycles allegedly used in the escape, helmets, clothing believed to have been used during the crime, a bag, and ₱6,800 in cash.

Albacea commended the operatives for their prompt action and effective coordination, which led to the immediate arrest of the suspects.

“The swift resolution of this case is a testament to the readiness, dedication, and professionalism of our police personnel. We will continue to ensure that criminals are held accountable under the law and that our communities remain safe. The Quezon PPO will not stop until the remaining suspect is arrested,” Albacea said.

The Quezon PPO also urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement authorities and promptly report any suspicious activities to help maintain peace and order throughout the province.