Robber victimizes call center agent near MRT-Ortigas

MANILA – A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to rob a call center agent near the Ortigas station of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT 3) late evening Monday. The victim, Khrishnna Reyes, said she was walking along EDSA Ortigas when the suspect, Jericko Pelayo, pointed a bread knife at her and took her bag and slippers. Pelayo, however, was arrested by a security guard and a traffic enforcer who were designated in the area. - Umagang Kay Ganda, 14 January 2014