AUTHORITIES are on the hunt for two unidentified men on a motorcycle after they allegedly robbed a branch manager of ₱50,000 in cash along Davao-Bukidnon Road, Barangay Riverside, Calinan District on Friday night, Oct. 9, 2026.
The victim has been identified as alias Jed, 32 years old, a resident of Peoples Village in the said barangay and current branch manager of an appliance center in Matina.
Initial investigation revealed that at around 7:30 p.m., the victim was riding home when he stopped near a coconut shop in Purok Puting Bato to repair his raincoat.
While the victim was adjusting his raincoat, two suspects suddenly approached him on a black Honda XRM motorcycle.
The rider, armed with a handgun, got off the motorcycle, pointed it at the victim’s back, and declared a holdup.
According to the victim’s statement, the motorcycle driver was able to avoid being identified because he was wearing a hat, helmet, black jacket, and black trousers. The passenger who was carrying the gun was wearing a bonnet, a chocolate-colored shirt, and cargo shorts.
Due to the threat, the victim was forced to hand over the money.
The suspects quickly fled on their motorcycle towards the direction of Poblacion, Calinan after taking the money.
The victim immediately called and reported to the nearest police station at approximately 8:25 p.m., prompting police personnel led by the Acting Station Commander to quickly respond.
Authorities are currently conducting a thorough follow-up operation and investigation to determine the identity of the suspects.
Steps being taken include searching for possible witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage around the crime scene and the possible escape route of the holdups.