Authorities are searching for a stolen motorcycle used for livelihood taken from a residential area in Puerto Princesa City recently.
The victim, a worker, discovered the motorcycle missing when returning from work and immediately reported the incident to authorities officials.
He said the vehicle was parked inside a housing area in Barangay Sta Lourdes Asinan before it was stolen recently.
Due to distance between parking area and residence, the victim did not hear any suspicious sounds during theft operation incident.
The stolen motorcycle is a grey Euro 150 scooter type bearing plate number 524 used for daily transportation service use.
The victim appealed to the suspect to return the motorcycle because it is essential for their family’s livelihood support system.
He explained the motorcycle remains under installment payments and losing it creates additional financial burden on his household expenses pressure.
Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing possible suspects identified by the victim and nearby witnesses for leads progress update.
Police reminded residents to secure vehicles properly and report suspicious activities immediately to prevent similar theft incidents occurring locally nationwide.
Community members expressed concern over rising motorcycle theft cases affecting workers relying on vehicles for daily income stability security livelihood.
The incident highlights need for stronger security measures in residential areas and urgent action against theft in Puerto Princesa City.
