An abandoned pickup truck is found in West Balabag, Valencia. The pickup is believed to be used by the other suspects in the murder of blocktimer Dindo Generoso. | contributed photo
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental—The abandoned pick-up truck used by the other suspects in the murder of blocktimer Dindo Generoso was found on a vacant lot in an interior portion of West Balabag, Valencia here.
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The pickup, a Mistubishi Strada, was found less than a kilometer from the highway.
The vehicle, according to Barangay Kagawad Celso Viente Jr. in an interview, was seen on Friday morning, November 8, 2019, by residents in the area.
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However, it was reported to the Valencia Police Station only on Sunday morning, November 10,2019, according to Police Major Romeo Cubo, Valencia Police Station chief.
Police Capt. Saturnino Sedigo Jr., HIghway Patrol Group-Negros Oriental head, checks the vehicle found in West Balabag, Valencia in Negros Oriental, which is believed to be used by other suspects of the slain broadcaster Dindo Generoso. | Florence Baesa
Police Captain Saturnino Sedigo Jr., Highway Patrol Group-Negros Oriental chief, said they will check the chassis and engine number of the vehicle to determine the records of the vehicle.
The vehicle is being readied to be towed to the Dumaguete Police Station. | Florence Baesa
Sedigo said that they would also get a court order to open the vehicle and tow it to the Dumaguete Police Station./bmjo