ABUCAY, Bataan — A suspected member of a criminal gang reportedly operating in Bataan, Pampanga, and Olongapo City was arrested by a composite police team from here and Malabon City Friday afternoon.
Abucay police chief Major Leopoldo L. Estorque, Jr. said Renz dela Cruz, 22, of Barangay Wawa, Abucay was apprehended in Barangay Catmon, Malabon City by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Regional Trial Court Presiding Judge Antonio Ortiguera of Balanga City.
The suspect, allegedly a member of the Ojastro criminal gang in Bataan, was charged for violation of Article 299 of the Revised Penal Code or robbery in an inhabited house or public building or edifice devoted to worship, the police chief said.
Recommended bail for the temporary liberty of accused was set at P72,000.
Joint elements of the Abucay police station together with the Malabon City police station and Lt. Alexander Dela Cruz of the Bataan police office served the warrant of arrest.
Estorque said proper documentation has been made prior to the turnover of suspect to the court of origin.
