Glock pistol, 10 rounds of live ammunition recovered from robbery suspect in QC

The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) reported the recovery of a 9mm Glock pistol from a 22-year-old robbery suspect following a swift police response and the intervention of a security guard along Timog Avenue, Quezon City, on Saturday evening.

According to the Kamuning Police Station (PS 10), the incident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. on 14 November, when two female victims were walking along Scout Rallos Street and were approached by two motorcycle-riding suspects.

Police reports said the back rider allegedly pointed a firearm at the victims and forcibly took their two 18-karat gold necklaces, valued at P115,000, before fleeing with his cohort.

“At around 7:00 PM, while recounting the incident to their companions at an establishment in the area, the victims spotted the same suspects allegedly attempting to rob another individual,” the police report noted, adding that the victims immediately alerted the security guard on duty, who promptly sought assistance from the police station.

“When confronted by the security guard, one of the suspects allegedly drew a Glock pistol and threatened him. With the assistance of concerned citizens, the security guard managed to subdue the armed suspect, while his companion fled,” the police report continued.

Responding police personnel immediately arrested the suspect after the victims identified him as one of the individuals allegedly responsible for the earlier robbery.

Recovered from the suspect was one 9mm Glock pistol with an inserted magazine containing 10 rounds of live ammunition.

The QCPD, however, said the stolen gold necklaces have yet to be recovered.

The suspect will be referred to the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office for the filing of appropriate charges for robbery and violation of Republic Act No. 10591, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, subject to the results of the investigation and verification of the firearm’s licensing status.

“Any additional charge arising from the alleged threat against the security guard will be determined based on the available evidence,” the QCPD stated.

“Follow-up operations are ongoing to locate and apprehend the remaining suspect,” it added.

The arrested suspect had previous cases involving theft on 19 April 2021; illegal gambling under Presidential Decree No. 1602 on 11 October 2022; robbery on 24 February 2024; violations of PD 1602 and RA 10591 on 25 October 2024; and robbery and violation of RA 10591 on 22 April 2025.

The QCPD commended the security guard for his vigilance and assistance, highlighting the importance of police-community cooperation in preventing and responding to criminal activities.