robbery gone wrong

Alleged culprit in Tagum robbery-homicide arrested in Agdao

THE FOURTH suspect linked to the gruesome robbery-homicide case that took the life of a 19-year-old student in Tagum City fell into the hands of authorities at the corner of Lakandula and Lapu-Lapu Streets in Barangay Agdao Proper around noon of July 12, 2025.

Police identified the suspect only as alias Roy-Roy, legal age, single, and a resident of Sitio Logdeck, Barangay Caningag, Caraga, Davao Oriental.

The three other suspects in the killing of a UP student, who succumbed to 38 stab wounds, were already arrested in various manhunt operations.

During the arrest, authorities confiscated a .38 caliber revolver with two live rounds in its cylinder. The firearm had no serial number or make. The suspect failed to present documents for the gun.

The arrested suspect is currently in the custody of the apprehending office for standard police booking procedures. The confiscated firearm will be subjected to ballistic examination at the Regional Forensic Unit XI.

The operation was spearheaded by intelligence operatives of the Regional Intelligence Division (RID) XI, led by Major Joel Caesar Cabe under the supervision of Col Melvin Montante.

They were joined by elements from the Regional Special Operations Group (RSOG) 11 led by Maj Maynard Pascual, the Regional Mobile Force Battalion (RMFB) 11, Davao del Norte Provincial Intelligence Unit (DNPIU), and personnel from the Sta. Ana Police Station.

Photo courtesy of DCPO

THE DAVAO del Norte Police Provincial Office arrested two minor suspects in connection with the robbery-killing of a 19-year-old UP student inside her home in Barangay La Filipina in the early morning hours of July 9.

Police Regional Office XI regional director Brig. Gen. Joseph Arguelles commended the DNPPO for the swift resolution of the case after two of the four suspects were caught in a follow-up operation on July 10.

The DNPPO initiated a hot pursuit operation, led by Colonel Alexander Serrano Jr., acting on the information provided by a witness and a trusted informant.

This led to the successful arrest of two male minors at a boarding house in Tagum City. They face a charge of robbery with homicide. Authorities recovered an Apple laptop, an iPad, a broken iPhone, and two wristwatches believed to belong to the victim from the suspects.

Police also found a bloodstained butterfly knife and a kitchen knife, which are believed to have been used in the crime.

The police are still on a manhunt to catch the two remaining suspects.

Meanwhile, the arrested minors have been turned over to the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD), while the evidence was endorsed to investigators for proper handling.

Arguelles lauded the rapid and coordinated efforts of the operating units.

“We thank our ground units, especially Colonel Serrano, and the community who helped in solving this case quickly,” he stated. “This shows our strong commitment to justice and public safety.”

Photo courtesy of DDNPPO

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Two underage suspects arrested in Tagum robbery-killing of UP teen student