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‘Selfie gang’ arrested in Laguna

Two members of a trio gang in Biñan, Laguna were arrested by police authorities after being caught of stealing a motorcycle.

Their modus involves taking a selfie in parking areas confuse motorcycle owners that they are ordinary passersby. As soon as their unsuspecting target leaves his vehicle, their trick begins.

In a closed-circuit-television (CCTV) footage presented by the authorities in Biñan, the trio could be seen talking some snaps while waiting for a man to leave his motorcycle. Soon after the man leaves, they try to turn on the engine using a master key, ride the motorcycle and flee the scene.

Barangay Captain Allan Farcon of Barangay San Antonio in Binan said the master key usually works with the old motorcycles.

Authorities used the CCTV footage to track the trio, which resulted to the arrest of their two members.

“Parang organized na yung kanilang galaw. Kasi may kaniya-kaniyang role, yung sino ang sususi, sino ang spotter sa kanilang modus. Malamang marami na silang nabiktima,” Police Chief Inspector Mark Rebanal, OIC-Binan Police said.

The two were charged with carnapping, while the other member remains at large.

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