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On May 22, unidentified robbers broke into the house of a top official of a water company in Ayala Heights, Quezon City. The unidentified suspects stole PhP 15 million (US$ 348,837) worth of cash and personal valuables while the victim and his wife were away for a few days. They entrusted the house under the care of their driver and one stay in housemaid. Police will subject the driver and maid for further investigation.
Police Findings:
- The robbers ransacked the third floor master bedroom and the safety vault was forcibly opened by a pick. The pick was a tool belonging to the household.
- The suspects could have entered the master bedroom’s bathroom window.
- The burglars could have gain access to the perimeter area of the property by scaling the 10 feet perimeter wall of the house.
- Police noticed that there were no other signs of any forced entry anywhere in the house.
- The perpetrators seemed to have a wide knowledge in the content of the safety vault.
- The resident claimed that the housemaid has an access to their bedroom to clean.
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Kurukuro believes that the Ayala Heights robbery incident is an inside job. As to who had done it, Kurukuro gives due respect and recognition in the ability of Philippine National Police and Ayala Heights village security in identifying and apprehending the suspects.
Kurukuro reiterates that all employers should be cautious when leaving the entire household to domestic staff only. Employers, who have long time domestic staff, have to be vigilant at all times. Although their loyalty had been proven already, collusion with criminal syndicates is a big possibility especially in this present hard time.
Kurukuro tips to all employers
Landlines are for the exclusive use of the employers and their family members. Never allow domestic staff to answer phone calls especially if employers are not around. Explain to them that if there will be an emergency and important calls, you will get in touch with them through their mobile phones.
Employers should prohibit domestic staff from using the landline unless it is important in nature. They have their mobile phones wherein they can be contacted by their families and friends.
Explain to all your domestic staff the importance of not disclosing the personal and business affairs of their employers with their friends or family, their employer’s relatives and friends, or any visitors to the house or callers on the telephone.
Instruct domestic staff not to exchange text messages with somebody you don’t know personally.
Do not allow your domestic helpers’ family, relatives and friends into the house unless you give permission to prevent any unfavorable incident in your house.
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