A pedicab driver’s honesty stood out after he returned a bag that was left in his vehicle.

But it turned out that the bag had been stolen in Mangaldan, Pangasinan.

Roberto dela Torre, who has supported his family through driving a pedicab since 2006, said he turned the bag over immediately to authorities after finding it on the seat of his pedicab on October 3, 2025.

“Nang may sumakay sa akin na isang babae na naka-face mask, hindi ko alam na may bag na dala niya… Ngayon po, nang sumakay siya, nagpahatid sa akin. Hindi ko alam na may dala siyang bag, dito niya inilagay, di ko nakita,” he said.

Police confirmed later that the bag had been snatched earlier along De Guzman Street, Poblacion, Mangaldan.

“Ayon sa may-ari ng bag ay talagang minanmanan ‘yung bag na ‘yun dahil nga mayroon ngang mamahaling cellphone na nandoon sa kaniyang bag. At ‘yun nga, sumakay sa pedicab,” Mangaldan POSO Chief Gerry Ydia said.

While the cellphone and money were already missing, the victim was grateful that a ring was still inside.

“Masaya ako syempre kasi naibalik ko yung isang bagay na pag-aari ng iba,” dela Torre said.

The Mangaldan LGU lauded the driver’s integrity, saying his honesty serves as an example to the community.