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Robbers steal cash, gun, phones from Chinese trader's home in Cavite

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LUCENA CITY — Robbers on Wednesday stole P100,000 in cash, a gun and cell phones from the home of a Chinese businessman in Kawit, Cavite.

The Police Region 4A reported that the suspects aboard two cars entered a subdivision in Barangay Magdalo-Potol around 2:30 a.m.

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Armed with long and short firearms, the suspects entered the house of their target along Narra Avenue.

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Once inside, they tied up a Chinese cook named Yu Yuan Guan, and a security guard named Charlie Bolias.

The robbers then proceeded to take cell phones, a caliber .45 pistol, and cash.

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The police said the suspects tried to enter the second floor of the house where the businessman, who was not identified in the report, was resting but were unsuccessful.

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The suspects escaped through the main gate of the subdivision.

An investigation is underway to establish the identity of the robbers. Police launched a manhunt to arrest the suspects.

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