Student arrested for shoplifting at a mall in Manila

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MANILA, Philippines — A student was arrested for reportedly shoplifting over P3,000 worth of skirts and tops at a clothing store inside a mall in Manila on Tuesday, according to police.

In a report issued Thursday, the Manila Police District (MPD) identified the 21-year-old student as “Jia,” who was caught by a store associate, Arloy Lucban, secretly placing the items inside her bag.

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Police said Lucban did not immediately approach the suspect, who moved out of the customer’s exit, which triggered the store’s anti-theft sensor.

Upon checking the suspect’s bag, Lucban found a short-sleeved white polo, a white skirt, and a crepe jersey sleeveless, amounting to a total of P3,170.

MPD disclosed that Jia was brought to a hospital for medical examination and is currently under police custody for further investigation.

She will face a complaint of theft for violating Article 308 of the Revised Penal Code. — Ysabel Escalona, INQUIRER.net, trainee