In a brazen pre-dawn assault at Northern Shops, multiple perpetrators ambushed a security guard stationed at Medina’s House of Jewelry approximately at 3:00 AM on January 26, 2026. The assailants restrained the guard with bindings while brandishing a firearm during the harrowing incident.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, Head of the National Crime Investigation Branch, confirmed authorities are investigating the aggravated burglary. “Upon arrival, the security guard reported he was held up by several male persons,” stated Romero. “They tied him up, pointed a gun at him and broke into the building.”
Investigative teams are currently examining surveillance footage to determine potential stolen items and quantify losses. When questioned about possible insider involvement, ACP Romero maintained that “we do not know at this time,” indicating the preliminary stage of the investigation. The police continue collaborating with business representatives to establish a comprehensive timeline of the criminal activities.