A 36-year-old man listed as Batangas City’s Top 7 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level was apprehended by law enforcement officers in Taguig City on October 19, 2026.
The suspect, identified through the alias “Bird,” was cornered at approximately 12:15 p.m. in Barangay Palingon Tipas by joint operatives of the Warrant and Subpoena Section and personnel from the San Juan Municipal Police Station (MPS) of Batangas.
Authorities effected the arrest by virtue of a warrant issued on May 7, 2025, by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 1, Batangas City.
The fugitive faces 12 counts of Qualified Theft under Article 310, in conjunction with Articles 308 and 309 (Paragraph 5) of the Revised Penal Code, as amended by Republic Act No. 10951. The court had previously set a recommended bail of ₱72,000.00 for each count.
The warrant of arrest will be formally returned to the issuing court for proper documentation and subsequent legal proceedings.
Southern Police District (SPD) District Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor commended the operating units for a successful apprehension, underscoring the significance of inter-unit collaboration.
“This successful arrest highlights the importance of strong coordination among police units in tracking down wanted persons, regardless of their location,” PBGEN Pastor stated.
“Under our TSAPA principles of Trustworthy, Service-oriented, Accessible, Professional, and Accountable, we remain committed to carrying out our duties with integrity and ensuring that those wanted by the courts are brought before the proper judicial authorities,” Pastor emphasized.
