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Mayor Isko warns public vs. various modus operandi as Christmas nears


Manila Mayor Isko Moreno on Tuesday reminded the public to be vigilant against various modus operandi as Christmas nears.

According to Mariz Umali’s report on “24 Oras,” Moreno said the public needs to be alert at all times, especially as the holidays draw closer.

Moreno said among the new modus operandi is the “susi-susi” where motorists are forced to get out of their cars as the criminals attempt to rob them.

“‘Pag nakikita ka nilang nagda-drive mag-isa, dudunggulin ‘yong likod mo. So ang tendency, bababa ka. ‘Pag baba mo ‘yon na ‘yon, holdap na ‘yon at maaari pang car nap o carjacking,” he said.

“’Wag kang bababa ng kotse, kunin mo na lang ‘yong plate number noong nakabunggo sa’yo tapos pumunta ka na sa pinakamalapit na police station. ‘Yong itlog binabato nila sa windshield. Ang payo ko, ‘wag na lang gagamitin ‘yong wiper, lalong lalabo ‘yong windshield so ang tendency bababa ka o doon ka na maaaring madisgrasya,” he added.

Moreno said criminals do not stop despite the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Sa ating mga kababayang nanonood, lalo na kung kayo ay babae, nagmamaneho mag-isa, mag-iingat kayo at ‘wag masyadong naniniwala. Always think twice na bigla na lang may magmamalasakit sa inyo kuno. Hindi ‘yan random,” he said.

Several criminals also rob trucks stuck in traffic, Moreno said.

Among other modus operandi are the “jumper boys” and the “spiderman,” he added.

“Hawak sila ng sindikato at nagdi-disitrbute ng kuryente sa mga iskwater tapos sila naniningil,” Moreno said.

Moreover, the mayor warned criminals that he will not stop until they are all behind bars.

“‘Pag ginawa niyo sa Maynila, ‘di namin kayo tatantanan. ‘Yan naman ang garantiya namin sa’yo. Magtago na kayo saan man sulok ng ating bansa, hahabulin namin kayo,” he said.—Ma. Angelica Garcia/LDF, GMA News

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