Daylight pawnshop heist nets P13-M in jewelry, cash in Kidapawan

KIDAPAWAN CITY — Six armed men made off with about P13 million worth of jewelry and cash after robbing a pawnshop in the city’s public market on Saturday morning, April 11, police said.

Lt. Col. Argie Celeste, Kidapawan City police chief, said four of the suspects carried out the 9 a.m. heist inside the pawnshop, and two other cohorts served as lookouts and getaway drivers on motorcycles.

Celeste said the suspects first approached an unsuspecting security guard who was in full uniform but unarmed before carrying out the robbery.

“It was well planned. The suspects fled on board two motorcycles. We are pursuing them,” he said.

The management of AV Pawnshop reported that jewelry and cash worth about P13 million were taken during the incident.

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Police investigators said they have identified persons of interest based on CCTV footage, but declined to release further details as the manhunt continues./coa