Police foil bank robbery try in Taguig City, recover P7.4 million loot

Authorities recover the P7.4-million loot and arrest one suspect from an attempted robbery of a private commercial bank in Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig City on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Photo from the Southern Police District)

MANILA, Philippines — A bank robbery in Taguig City last Monday (May 5) was foiled by authorities, recovering the P7.4-million loot and arresting one suspect.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) announced this in a statement later that evening.

The police said the attempted robbery took place at a private commercial bank in Barangay Western Bicutan on Monday afternoon.

The Southern Police District (SPD) also issued a separate statement on Monday identifying the suspect as a 54-year-old male named “Bernard.”

“Investigators confirmed that the suspect entered the establishment posing as a regular client,” SPD said.

“After gaining the trust of the staff, he requested to use the restroom but emerged moments later, brandishing a loaded 9mm. pistol,” the statement narrated.

“Despite the tense situation, alias ‘Lilly’ (the bank’s personnel) discreetly activated the silent alarm. Within minutes, police officers from (Taguig City Police) Substation 2 responded and immediately neutralized the threat,” it stated.

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The suspect was taken into police custody, awaiting complaints before the Taguig City Prosecutor’s Office.

He is set to face charges for robbery (hold-up), serious illegal detention and violation of the Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, according to the SPD.

The NCRPO added that the suspect also faces a case for violating the gun ban during the election period.