2 robbers held for church heist

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan - – Two suspected robbers who allegedly carted away P9,000 collection from the Sto. Domingo Parish Church here were arrested by the police Monday night.

Arresting officers nabbed Albert Hiquiana, 21, resident of Del Pillar street and Rommel Padlan, 23, resident of Burgos street, both from this city.

The suspects reportedly forcibly entered the church by pretending to be workers.

The father of one of the suspects is working with the parish.

However, Fr. Winston Estrada, parish priest, is no longer interested to press charges against the suspects. -- EV