QCPD identifies 2 suspects behind theft of security guard’s firearm

This screengrab from a closed circuit television camera (CCTV) footage shows two male suspects along Road 20 in Quezon City after allegedly stealing a bag from a security guard on early morning of April 9, 2025 — Screengrab from video courtesy of Quezon City Police District

MANILA, Philippines — Two suspects have been identified in the theft of a security guard’s firearm, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said on Friday.

It was previously reported that two unidentified suspects entered the duty post of the security guard and stole a bag containing his service firearm and personal belongings on April 9 early morning along General Avenue in Barangay Toro, Quezon City.

In a statement, the QCPD explained that the suspects’ identities were determined after Police Station 15 personnel reviewed closed circuit television (CCTV) footage.

“This led them to Barangay Pasong Tamo, Quezon City, where barangay personnel positively identified the suspects as Gino Paulo Poguy and Marvin Motos, both of whom are known to have previous complaints filed against them,” QCPD said.

It added that the QCPD Police Station 15 will be filing charges for theft against the two suspects before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office.

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As for the stolen firearm, the security guard’s agency has submitted an incident report but has yet to submit affidavits of undertaking and loss, the QCPD added.