Thieves take P500K cash from home of Ako Bicol Partylist solon
Credit to Author: lalos| Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2018 07:21:09 +0000
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LEGAZPI CITY — Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin lost more than P500,000 worth of cash and checks after thieves entered his house in Barangay (village) Buraguis in this city Sunday morning while he was busy preparing for the wake of slain colleague Congressman Rodel Batocabe.
Chief Inspector Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said in a report that unknown persons took from the Congressman’s closet cash and check worth about P500,000, a wristwatch, and other valuable items.
Garbin said the thieves were able to enter through the awning window in their comfort room at the second floor.
“At around 12:30 a.m., my wife called when she noticed that somebody was trying to open the door in our master’s bedroom. Just this morning, we discovered that we’re robbed. I was not home last night to attend to the remains of Rodel (Batocabe),” Garbin said.
Batocabe was killed by unidentified armed men while leaving a gift-giving event in Barangay Burgos in Daraga town in Albay province around 3 p.m. Saturday.
Garbin said the cash was meant for the salary and Christmas presents of the employees in his wife’s business./lb