WOMAN LINKED TO ROB-SLAYING OF MARKET VENDOR IN BATAAN ARRESTED IN PAMPANGA

BY KEVIN GALANG

A WOMAN accused of alleged involvement in the robbery-slaying of a 62-year-old female market vendor in Dinalupihan, Bataan was arrested by the police in Lubao, Pampanga.

The 41-year-old suspect, a resident of Bgy. San Pablo II, Lubao, was linked to the killing of a female vendor who was found dead from stab wounds in her ready-to-wear clothing stall at the Dinalupihan Public Market in Bgy. San Ramon on November 6.

Probers are investigating the suspect’s reported debts amounting to around P2 million as a possible factor behind the crime. 

However, police said the motive has yet to be established as the investigation continues.

The suspect is now detained at the Dinalupihan Municipal Police Station pending the filing of appropriate charges.

According to Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez, the arrest of the suspect highlights the importance of swift police coordination and intelligence-sharing in tracking down suspects.

Mendez said the “Kuyog System,” which directs police units to share intelligence, coordinate operations and immediately act on leads to prevent suspects from evading arrest, helped in the capture of the accused.

“When a crime happens, our police units must move as one. We cannot afford delays or gaps in coordination that give suspects a chance to escape. Every lead must be pursued, and every effort must be made to bring those responsible before the law,” the official said.

The arrested suspect was one of the two people seen on CCTV leaving the area  where the female market vendor was found slain.