Four branches of a popular convenience store chain in Rizal were robbed in quick succession within just over two hours by two motorcycle-riding men between March 1 and 2, with the suspects escaping with more than ₱330,000 in cash and valuables, the Rizal Police Provincial Office reported.
The first incident happened at 10:58 p.m. on March 1 at the NHA Avenue branch in Barangay Dela Paz, Antipolo City.
Two armed men entered the store, threatened staff and customers, and forced an employee to open the vault after poking him on the forehead with a gun. They fled with ₱105,851 in cash sales.
Shortly after, the suspects struck the C. Lawis Extension branch in Barangay Isidro, stealing ₱96,750 in store sales and a customer’s shoulder bag.
Later that night, at 11:47 p.m., they targeted the Corazon C. Aquino Avenue branch in Barangay Poblacion, Teresa, Rizal, escaping with ₱86,287.
The crime spree continued into the early hours of March 2, when the duo robbed the Manila East Road branch in Barangay Halayhayin, Pililla, Rizal, at around 12:30 a.m. They fled with ₱42,000 in store sales before disappearing once again on their motorcycle.
Investigations into the four robberies are ongoing as authorities work to identify and apprehend the perpetrators. (Patrick Garcia)
