5 nabbed after robbing store in Nueva Ecija

MANILA — Five men were arrested following a robbery at a convenience store in Gapan City, Nueva Ecija on Tuesday evening.

Based on the initial police report, five male suspects declared a holdup at the store in Barangay Pambuan at around 9:30 p.m. on November 10, threatening two female cashiers.

The suspects fled toward Peñaranda-Gapan Road after the robbery.

Authorities launched follow-up operations and eventually arrested all five suspects near the boundary of Alaminos and Santo Tomas in Batangas.

The Gapan City Police Station is continuing its investigation, including the review of available CCTV footage.

Authorities have yet to disclose further details, including the amount of money taken during the robbery.