Cab driver arrested for speeding off with passenger’s valuables

A taxi driver, who sped off with the valuables of an overseas Filipino worker, is facing robbery charges and revocation of his driver’s license after being collared by airport policemen.

The driver, identified by police as Rodel Ormillo, was nabbed inside his house at Eastwind Homes in San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal in a follow-up operation.

Police said the victim Catalina Prado, a laser technician in Oman, filed a complaint before the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) against the driver for allegedly taking her belongings away when they did not agree on a fare from the airport to Muntinlupa.

Prado said Ormillo then refused to give her a ride and unloaded her baggage. However, the taxi driver took off with her black bag containing five pairs of earrings, one gold necklace worth

and three pieces of watches valued at

Intelligence and Investigation Division of MIAA led by Airport Police Inspectors Roderick Mejia and Victor Mallari then tracked down the driver.

During the arrest, the suspect initially denied taking the Prado’s bag but he later revealed that he pawned the valuables, police said.

A robbery complaint will be filed against Ormillo before the Pasay City Prosecutor’s Office, MIAA General Manager Ed Monreal said.

Further, the revocation of Ormillo’s license was filed at the Land Transportation Office.