Stolen helmet spotted on Marketplace, suspect nabbed

CAVITE — A theft suspect was arrested in General Mariano Alvarez after a motorcycle helmet and intercom reported stolen outside a convenience store were later spotted being offered for sale on Facebook Marketplace, police said.

The theft occurred at around 10:20 p.m. on 4 October in Barangay Maderan and was turned over to the GMA Municipal Police Station the following morning.

Police said the victim entered a 7-Eleven store to buy coffee and left his helmet, with an attached intercom, hanging on his motorcycle’s side mirror.

When he returned, both items were missing.

CCTV footage reviewed by the victim allegedly showed two men taking the helmet and fleeing the area.

The victim later found what appeared to be his helmet and intercom being offered for sale on Facebook Marketplace and sought police assistance.

The operation resulted in the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of a Gille helmet valued at P2,900 and a Gearelec C2 Pro intercom valued at P5,500.

Police said another suspect remained at large, while charges were being prepared for filing in court.