PNP Warns Public Against ‘Dura Boys’ and ‘Besfren Gang’

Quezon City (PIA) – The Philippine National Police (PNP) warns public of other groups’ ‘modus operandi’ especially this holiday season.

According to PNP, ‘Dura Boys’ usually attack in public transportation terminals, jeepneys, and buses.

The group usually come in three wherein the first member informs the victim that he/she has a spit on his/her sleeve and back.

While one of the culprits will distract the victim by wiping the spit on his/her sleeve, the other member will steal the victim’s valuables, usually wallet or mobile phone.

Meanwhile, the ‘Besfren Gang’ usually loiter in bargain malls and open-air markets.

The PNP said that this group usually targets shoppers who check out items sold in stalls such as watches, jewelry, mobile phone, and other electronic gadgets.

One the members of the group will stand next to the victim and borrows the item being checked, pretending to be the victim’s friend. The victims will quickly flee the stall premises with the stolen item.

Authorities further warns the public of this group since the store owner/attendant naturally assumes that the victim is an accomplice, and will eventually ask the victim to pay for the stolen item. (PNP/RJB/JEG/PIA-NCR)