A 16-year-old boy was caught dismantling lights from Pantal Bridge in Dagupan City, the second time he attempted the theft in just a week.

A resident managed to record a video of the suspect from under the bridge.

“Parang iba yung kinakalikot niya sa taas ng tulay. Tapos nagtago din ako saka ko kinuhanan ng video para may ebidensya… May video na ako tas doon na namin hinuli, pero ang bilis ng takbo niya. Mabilis na yung takbo ko pero ’di ko na habol,” Rommel Muñoz, a tricycle driver, said.

Barangay officials also responded to the scene.

“Pag-akyat ko rin po sa tulay nakita ko rin actually yung pagbabaklas niya, and sinita ko siya kung anong ginagawa niya. Tapos tumakbo po,” Pantal Barangay Councilman Jamaico Javier said.

The boy tried to escape but was cornered by officials and residents. He admitted this was his second time stealing from the bridge.

Police later recovered 13 more lights that the suspect dismantled.

He is now under police custody for investigation and proper disposition.