29/08/2026
ALLEGED ₱1M “SALISI” THEFT LANDS TENANT IN POLICE CUSTODY
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a 34-year-old female tenant in connection with an alleged “salisi” theft involving high-value jewelry in South Triangle, Quezon City, on August 27, 2026.
Operatives of the Kamuning Police Station (PS-10) under the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) responded after the victim discovered that three pouches containing jewelry worth approximately ₱1,007,000.00 were missing from her pink sling bag.
Initial investigation showed that the victim had earlier found the suspect inside her bedroom applying makeup, despite the suspect’s designated sleeping area being in the unit’s sala. The suspect later left the condominium.
The victim subsequently inspected the suspect’s sleeping area and recovered two bracelet chains inside a small transparent zip-lock bag. The victim’s bedroom key was likewise found near the suspect’s bed. A Buddha pendant valued at ₱250,000.00 was left behind, while its matching necklace was missing.
When the victim learned that the suspect had returned to the condominium lobby, she immediately alerted PS-10 personnel. Responding officers proceeded to the location and arrested the suspect, bringing both parties to the police station for investigation and proper disposition.
The suspect is set to be referred to the Prosecutor’s Office for the filing of a complaint for Theft (Salisi). The allegations remain subject to investigation and the appropriate judicial process, with the suspect entitled to due process under the law.
“Police response must be timely and grounded on facts, especially in cases where evidence may be crucial in establishing what happened. We will ensure that every complaint is properly acted upon and that the law is applied fairly,” said PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr.
“Maging mapagmatyag tayo sa ating mga gamit at agad humingi ng tulong sa pulis kapag may nawawala o may kahina-hinalang pangyayari,” he added.
The incident reflects the PNP Focused Agenda, a strategic framework for strengthening police service and public safety. Its priority on Enhanced Managing Police Operations is evident in the prompt response and proper handling of the case.
As the PNP strengthens its response to property-related offenses 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)