Vape Shop Attendant Loses ‘Dream Phone’ to Sneak Thief in Quezon City | PhilNews
A vape shop attendant's newly bought dream phone was stolen by a sneak thief in Quezon City, prompting her to seek justice.Summary
A vape shop attendant in Quezon City is seeking justice after her newly purchased cellphone, valued at around P22,000, was stolen by a sneak thief. On Monday, October 5, 2026, the victim briefly left the vape shop in Barangay Obrero unattended to wash her hands at a nearby faucet after eating. Security camera footage showed a man appearing near the shop’s window, checking his surroundings, then grabbing the phone and fleeing. The victim had owned the phone for only a month and was still paying for it in installments, making the loss especially painful. She spent her 21st birthday filing a blotter report at the barangay hall instead of celebrating. Authorities discovered that the same man was previously seen on CCTV at a nearby eatery asking for donations for a deceased person, and investigators are looking into whether this was part of a scheme to gain trust. Barangay officials do not recognize the suspect and believe he is not from the area. They reminded residents and business owners to stay alert, especially with the holiday season approaching when thefts and scams often increase. The barangay is coordinating with police to identify and arrest the suspect.
(Source：Philippine News)
