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Five motorcycle theft suspects arrested in Cotabato gunfight
Police in Midsayap arrested five suspected motorcycle thieves following a shootout on Friday, with one suspect sustaining a minor arm wound during the operation.
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COTABATO CITY — Five individuals suspected of motorcycle theft were taken into custody after an armed confrontation with police in Midsayap, Cotabato, on Friday, October 23. One suspect received a minor gunshot wound to the arm during the exchange of gunfire, according to authorities.
Lt. Col. William Facsoy Jr., chief of the Midsayap police, said officers responded to reports of motorcycle thefts in the area. The police operation led to the discovery of the suspects and subsequent engagement.
The wounded suspect received medical attention for the non-critical injury sustained during the operation. All five individuals are now in police custody pending investigation and charges related to the alleged theft ring.
The Midsayap police continue to investigate the extent of the motorcycle theft operations in the region.