05/09/2026
TRUST BETRAYED: HOUSEMAID, CARETAKER FALL IN ₱4.69-MILLION THEFT CASES
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a housemaid and a caretaker in separate operations in Quezon City and Manila after they allegedly stole luxury items and cash from the residences where they were entrusted to work.
In Barangay Nayong Kanluran, Quezon City, Masambong Police Station 2 (PS2-QCPD) arrested a 19-year-old female housemaid after her employer discovered the disappearance of six luxury watches, 43 pieces of assorted jewelry, and ₱500,000.00 in cash, with a combined estimated value of ₱4.5 million.
During the investigation, the suspect allegedly admitted taking the valuables and turning them over to an unidentified man waiting outside the residence aboard a ride-hailing vehicle. She claimed that she was deceived into believing that her employer had figured in a car accident and that the valuables were urgently needed for medical expenses. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and pursuing leads to identify the other individual involved and recover the stolen property.
In a separate operation in Barangay 163, Tondo, Manila, Jose Abad Santos Police Station (PS7-MPD) arrested a 28-year-old male caretaker for allegedly taking cash from his employer’s residence. A witness reportedly caught the suspect taking money from a cabinet inside the complainant’s room, leading to his immediate arrest. Police recovered ₱20,000.00 from his possession, while another ₱170,000.00 intended for electricity payment was discovered missing.
Both suspects face complaints for Qualified Theft under Article 310 of the Revised Penal Code. The Manila suspect was informed of his constitutional rights and underwent mandatory medical examination before being brought to the Manila City Prosecutor’s Office for the filing of the appropriate complaint.
The operations highlight the PNP’s commitment to protecting the public and holding offenders accountable. The PNP Focused Agenda advances this effort through Enhanced Managing Police Operations, strengthening police action against criminality and ensuring timely law enforcement response.
“Criminal acts committed against those who have placed their trust in others will not be overlooked. The PNP will pursue every lead, hold offenders accountable, and work to recover property taken from victims,” PNP Chief PGEN Nartatez said.
“Hindi dapat abusuhin ang tiwalang ibinibigay sa atin. Mananagot ang sinumang gagamit ng kanilang posisyon o pagkakataon para makapagnakaw at makapinsala sa kapwa,” he emphasized.
As the PNP strengthens its efforts to prevent and address criminality under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)
