Riding-in-tandem snatchers nabbed in Tondo, Manila

The riding-in-tandem snatchers who dragged a lady near the Pedro Gil LRT Station in Manila have been arrested in the city's Tondo district.

The suspects were identified as Norman "Chocho" Gaspar and Christopher "Topi" Reyes, according to a report by Mav Gonzales on Balitanghali, Wednesday. 

"Pag ah alam po nila na pwedeng biktimahin 'yun, nag-u-u-turn po ' yan then aagawin na po 'yung bag. Minsan po gumagamit din po ng tricycle 'yan... minsan dalawa hanggang tatlo," Sr. Insp. Salvador Iñigo said. 

According to the police, the suspects already have records on robbery-snatching incidents and that they have other members involved on this kind of crime. 

The video of the incident, which happened on Sunday morning, had gone viral. 

"Nakasalubong ko na po pala sila, tapos maya-maya po nag-ikot na po sila. Bale ayun po hinawakan na po 'yung bag ko mula sa likuran ko tapos mabilis lang po nakaladkad po konti. Tapos biglang harurot po 'yung motor talagang nakarating po sa Taft tapos naikot na po 'ko," the victim, who was not identified, said. 

The victim suffered deep wounds and bruises following the incident. 

The suspects will be facing charges of robbery-snatching and serious physical injuries. 

Meanwhile, the police reminded the public to be extra cautious while walking alone in the streets. 

"'Wag po natin buwis 'yung buhay natin. Sa mga bagay na... napapalitan po 'yan, pera. Ang importante po ay ligtas tayo," Iñigo said. — Anna Felicia Bajo/MDM, GMA News