Snatcher Robs PWD Cyclist, Elicits Online Criticism
ROBBERY – A snatcher received heavy criticism online after stealing from a person with a disability (PWD) cyclist.
Recently, Joel David, a Facebook user, warned the public about the snatching incident that took place along Airport Road. The post quickly spread like wildfire on social media and elicited comments from netizens.
According to the post, the victim was a PWD cyclist whose belt bag was taken. The bag contained his wallet and cellphone, both of which were essential for his daily needs.
The snatching happened near Unida Extension and Lt. Garcia Extension, a spot that has reportedly seen similar incidents in recent days. Just a day before, another victim, a woman who had just gotten off a jeepney was also targeted in the same area.
According to the post, the snatchers operate by spotting a target, grabbing their belongings, and quickly escaping on an e-bike driven by an accomplice waiting nearby. The quick and sneaky approach makes it hard for victims to respond in time.
Fortunately, the PWD was able to ask for help from police officers who were with a team from Meralco in the area. They immediately responded and assisted the victim, though the suspect had already fled.
In another post, a cellphone snatcher caught on camera while stealing at an arcade
Here is the full post:
“Mag-ingat po tayo..isa naman ang nabiktima ng snatcher sa may airport road ang biktima po ay isang siklista na PWD nakuha po sa kanya ang kanyang belt bag na naglalaman ng kanyang wallet at cellphone.Nung nakaraang araw dn po s lugar n ito s may airport road between unida extension at lt.garcia extension ay may nabiktima dn sila na isang babae na kabababa lng ng jeep.Ang modus nila kapag may na-spottan silang bibiktimahin ay agad nila itong aagawan at sasakay sa e-bike na naghihintay sa snatcher.Ang nasabing biktima ay sinamahan ng mga kapulisan na kasama ng mga taga-Meralco nagkataon na sa kanila lumapit ang PWD na biktima.”
The online community expressed their reactions to the post:
