Man arrested in failed bank robbery in Batangas

Responding officers from the Rosario police quick response team found the suspect already inside the bank and immediately arrested him. Batangas PNP PIOBATANGAS — A 30-year-old man was arrested after allegedly attempting to break into and rob a bank in Rosario, Batangas.

The Batangas Police Provincial Office said a concerned citizen alerted police around 5:15 p.m. on Saturday about a man attempting to force open the glass door of the bank in Barangay Poblacion C.

Responding officers from the Rosario police quick response team found the suspect already inside the bank and immediately arrested him.

Authorities seized a .45-caliber pistol and ammunition from the suspect.

The man faces charges of attempted robbery and violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.