A 25-year-old female rider from Navotas City remains shaken after being robbed at knifepoint while stuck in traffic along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila, early Tuesday morning.
The 25-year-old robbery victim from Navotas City recounts her ordeal after being held at knifepoint while stuck in traffic along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila on April 6. The incident, captured on video, later went viral and led to the arrest of two suspects. (Photo courtesy of ManilaPIO)
The incident drew widespread attention after a video of the holdup circulated online, showing the victim being threatened and robbed in the middle of traffic. The suspects were later identified and arrested by the Manila Police District in follow-up operations and were presented at Manila City Hall.
“Hindi ko sila patatawarin… Sana makulong talaga sila (I will not forgive them… I hope they are truly put behind bars),” she said, as she recounted the terrifying encounter.
The victim said she was on her way to Moriones with her 28-year-old nephew to get something to eat when two men riding a motorcycle approached them in traffic.
One of the suspects suddenly jumped off the motorcycle, prompting the pair to flee. Her nephew, however, stumbled while running and is now recovering at home.
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso presents the two suspects arrested in the knifepoint robbery of a female rider during a briefing at Manila City Hall on April 7. The suspects were apprehended hours after a viral video showed the victim being held up while stuck in traffic along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila. (Photo courtesy of ManilaPIO)
The suspect briefly chased the nephew while armed with a knife before turning back to the victim, who was left on the motorcycle, and threatening to stab her.
Fearing for her life, the victim handed over her cellphone and P20,000 in cash, money intended for bill payments, and her salary for the day.
The stolen items were no longer recovered, as the suspects allegedly passed them to an accomplice.
Despite the trauma, the victim said she is determined to file charges against the suspects, who were arrested hours after the incident.
“Itutuloy ko po talaga ang kaso, hindi lang po para sa akin pero sa ibang tao (I will definitely pursue the case, not just for myself, but for others as well),” she said.
