TACLOBAN CITY– An office at the Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) Burauen Campus in Burauen, Leyte was ransacked in an early morning burglary, leaving four faculty members as victims of theft involving in the amount of more than P150,000, both in cash and valuable.
The incident was reported at 7:45 am on Wednesday, November 20, by “Manny,” a 39-year-old instructor at the university and a resident of Poblacion District III, Burauen to the local police, report reaching the regional headquarters of the Philippine National Police (PNP) based in Palo, Leyte, said.
Upon arriving at his office, Manny discovered the room in disarray, prompting further inspection that revealed the extent of the theft.
The unidentified suspect or suspects reportedly made off with P80,000 in cash from a steel cabinet belonging to “Anton”; P6,000 in cash from a drawer owned by “Art”; P30,000 in cash from “Jom;” and a laptop worth P35,000, owned by “Dina.”
The total estimated loss amounts to P151,000, including cash and valuables.
Authorities from the Burauen Municipal Police Station have initiated a follow-up investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
The university community is urged to assist by reporting any information that may lead to solving the case.
No suspects have been identified as of this writing.
(JOEY A. GABIETA)
