A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to six years and 10 months in prison for a string of bus robberies. He was found guilty of four counts of robbery, including one attempted robbery that left a driver badly hurt.
The man’s crime spree began on October 28, 2024. He robbed two buses that day. In the first robbery, he threatened the driver with a knife. In the second, he stole 245 pesos.
Violent Tactics
The man’s methods were violent. On October 28, he smashed a beer bottle and used it to cut a 60-year-old driver on the face and arms. He got away with 245 pesos.
The police were on the lookout for him. They had been investigating a series of bus robberies in the area. The man was wanted by investigators from the Zone Operational III police unit, which specializes in crimes against public transportation.
Final Arrest
The man’s final robbery attempt was on a Thursday morning. He tried to rob a bus on the 316 line but got off when the driver reacted quickly. He then boarded another bus on the 103 line and robbed the passengers at knifepoint, stealing 800 pesos.
Investigators from the Bus Safe Division of Zone Operational III were waiting for him. They arrested him as he got off the bus.
Previous Warnings
The man’s history of bus robberies had been a concern for authorities. The police had been tracking him, and his arrest was a result of their efforts. The sentencing brings some closure to the victims and serves as a warning to others who might consider similar crimes.
