17/10/2026
₱60,000.00 WORTH OF FIGHTING C**KS REPORTED STOLEN; SUSPECT ARRESTED IN GUINOBATAN
Police arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the reported theft of two valuable fighting c***s worth ₱60,000.00 from a farm in Guinobatan, Albay, in the early hours of October 17, 2026.
The suspect, identified as alias "Erick" Jonny Ibarreta y Sarcia, single, unemployed, and a resident of Barangay Muladbucad Grande, Guinobatan, was apprehended following verification and a hot pursuit operation conducted by intelligence personnel of the Guinobatan Municipal Police Station .
According to the initial investigation, complainant , reported at around 1:30 AM that two breeding fighting c***s, both White Kelso, were missing from his farm. Each bird was valued at ₱30,000.00 bringing the total reported loss to ₱60,000.00.
During a roving patrol , reportedly spotted the suspect carrying a fighting c**k. When approached for verification, the suspect allegedly attempted to flee, prompting responding police intelligence personnel to apprehend him.
The suspect was subsequently informed of the nature and cause of his arrest and apprised of his constitutional rights in a language or dialect he understood. He was then brought to JBDAPH in Ligao City for physical and medical examination. A case for theft is being prepared for filing.
Police verification through the Information System on Apprehended and Wanted Persons (ISAV) reportedly revealed seven database hits associated with the suspect: six e-Rouge entries involving one alleged violation of the Anti-Fencing Law, two robbery cases, two theft cases, and one direct assault case, as well as one e-Warrant hit for theft.
Authorities noted that these database entries are subject to verification and do not, by themselves, establish criminal guilt.
The Albay Police Provincial Office, under the leadership of Provincial Director PCOL NOEL DONATO NUÑEZ, continues to strengthen police operations and prompt response to reported crimes to help protect the lives and properties of Albayanos.
Guided by “Serbisyong NOEL — Nararapat, Organisado, Epektibo at Laging Maaasahan,” the Albay PPO encourages the public to promptly report suspicious activities and cooperate with authorities in maintaining peace and order throughout the province.