Police Files

Nurse catches thief in hospital

A MAN believed to be behind targeting people in hospitals was arrested after he tried  to steal a bag belonging to  a nurse at the Perpetual Succour Hospital in Cebu City. The suspect was identified as Jessie Dingding Caballero, 41.

Maria Jojie Bolhano Dumag, 21, a nurse, said she was attending to some patients around 6 p.m. Friday when she allegedly saw the suspect trying to sneak out with her  bag that contained P18,000 cash, a cellular phone, a gold class ring and important documents.

The nurse sought help from the hospital’s security personnel who were able to intercept  Caballero. Caballero was  turned over to the custody of the  Cebu City Police Office./CORRESPONDENT CHITO O. ARAGON

Man stabs friend with chisel

A 38-YEAR-OLD man was stabbed by his friend after they engaged in a heated argument while in  a drinking session in barangay Tangil, Dumanjug town southern Cebu. around 5:30 p.m. yesterday.

Glen Zozobrado was rushed to Barili District Hospital with multiple stab wounds in the body.

The suspect, Jerry Pucong, was arrested by barangay tanods after the incident.

Police said the suspect was heard shouting at the victim “traydor ka, part! (You are a traitor!)” before stabbing him with a chisel./CORRESPONDENT APPLE TA-AS