Airport police on Thursday reported the arrest of a 46-year-old man who allegedly stole a mobile phone from a charging station at the lobby of Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3.

The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group said the incident occurred on the afternoon of Wednesday, 14 January. The victim, a 20-year-old ride-hailing company inspector, was charging his phone when the device suddenly stopped playing music.

The victim later discovered that the phone had been unplugged and taken. Airport police said the suspect allegedly attempted to evade arrest by blending in with arriving passengers.

A review of closed-circuit television footage showed the suspect taking the phone from the charging station and confirmed that no accomplices were involved.

The suspect is currently detained at NAIA Police Station 3 pending the filing of charges.