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Is he a pickpocket or just the most clueless person in Metro Manila?
“On Thursday, January 15, a 54-year-old man named James Cao was arrested by authorities after he failed to stop at two security checkpoints in Manila that were set up as a security measure amid Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines,” reports Maan Macapagal on ABS-CBNnews.com.
According to officials of Barangay 726, Zone 79, in Leon Guinto, Malate, Cao was on a bicycle when he was flagged down along Kapitan Tikong Street.
The report noted: “Instead of stopping, officials said Cao shouted at them, and passed through a barricade and two checkpoints before he was blocked by members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) along Galvan St.”
Found in Cao’s backpack were several women’s wallets and a small bag. Due to Cao’s demeanor, police suspected that the items were stolen from people who were waiting for Pope Francis’ convoy to pass by.
For his part, Cao claimed that “the wallets belonged to his nieces.” He added that he “wasn’t aware that several roads had been closed as part of the security measure.”
The report didn’t say if the police were able to confirm if Cao was telling the truth.
Photo: Gov.ph
