Swift Arrest Made in Robbery and Fatal Stabbing of Pizza Company Employee

In a remarkable display of efficiency and effectiveness, law enforcement officials have managed to solve a robbery and stabbing case involving a female employee of a pizza company within an hour. The incident took place at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023.

The victim, identified as 40-year-old Zenny Dondoyano Bazarte, was a native of Cansabusab, Poro town, Camotes Island. She was temporarily residing in Don Gil Garcia Street, Barangay Capitol Site in Cebu City. Tragically, she was fatally stabbed by a former coworker, 25-year-old Kino Bacarro Aying, who worked as a delivery rider and hailed from Barangay Talima, Olango Island, Lapu-Lapu City.

After being stabbed multiple times, Bazarte was rushed to the nearest hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Following the attack, Aying managed to flee the scene. However, thanks to the swift response and diligent efforts of the Abellana Police Station, the suspect was apprehended in Sitio Sadpa, Barangay Sambag 2 in Cebu City.

Police Captain Mark Don Alfred Leanza, the chief of the Abellana Police Station, revealed that as soon as they received a distress call from the victim’s colleagues at Alberto’s Pizza, they initiated a hot pursuit operation to track down the assailant. Fortunately, the witnesses provided a detailed description of the suspect, highlighting his distinctive features such as a long chin and large eyes, which facilitated his identification and subsequent capture.

“We were able to apprehend him swiftly because we spoke with the witnesses right away. It’s easy to recognize him because according to them, he has large eyes and a long chin, and he was merely walking,” explained Leanza.

In addition to arresting Aying, the police successfully recovered the stolen money, amounting to P197,050. Furthermore, they also retrieved the knife used in the crime, which will serve as crucial evidence during the upcoming legal proceedings.

Further investigation conducted at the Abellana Police Station 2 revealed that Bazarte was entrusted with the management of her coworkers’ funds, who had participated in a paluwagan, an informal savings and lending program. The money was intended to be distributed among the group members before December 24, enabling them to utilize it for their Christmas celebration.

Leanza commended the exceptional work of the five police officers who worked under his guidance, emphasizing their swift actions in apprehending the suspect, thus ensuring justice for the victim and the recovery of the stolen funds.

As the community comes to terms with this tragic incident, authorities are committed to maintaining public safety, preventing such crimes, and upholding the rule of law. The prompt resolution of this case serves as a testament to their dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the well-being of the citizens they serve.