An incident of theft and vandalism was reported at the DDF Village Child Development Daycare Center in Aboitiz Street, DDF Village, Barangay Mandug, Davao City on Wednesday, August 6, around 8:29 a.m.
Barangay Councilor Jay-ar Yarunon called the Mandug Police Station to report the burglary incident after daycare teacher, Charlyn Handayan, discovered that the center was forced open and was damaged.
The interior had been inscribed with graffiti, including words such as “TST Gang," “Don’t mess with us," “Callinan," and a vulgar figure. According to authorities, the school items, such as: the chairs, wall, board, floor, door, laundry, and even the smart TV, were damaged.
Aside from vandalism, the teacher discovered that a laminator machine and the P3,000 that was kept in the drawer for class funds were missing.
According to the initial investigation, an unidentified suspect forced entry through the back door, forcing it open with an unknown tool.
Intelligence operatives have already been deployed and have contacted barangay officials to gather additional information for the possible identification and arrest of the suspect.
