Motorcycle Thief Caught Red-Handed in Bocaue: Owner's Quick Action Leads to Arrest

A teenager's brazen motorcycle theft in Bocaue, Bulacan, ended abruptly when the vehicle's owner spotted him riding away. News5 obtained exclusive CCTV footage of the incident, showing the owner's quick thinking in apprehending the young suspect. The footage shows the teenager casually riding off on the motorcycle. Moments later, the owner, identified as Louie San Diego, a barangay Kagawad, confronts the teenager, leading to his arrest. "I was surprised to see someone else riding my motorcycle," San Diego stated in an interview. The teenager, whose identity has not been released due to his age, is now in police custody. The incident underscores the importance of community vigilance in preventing crimes. The quick actions of the owner resulted in the swift recovery of the stolen motorcycle.