Suspect in 'gas-and-run' incident now in police custody | ABS-CBN News
by Darylle Sarmiento,
March 30, 2026

MANILA (UPDATED) -- The driver who allegedly fled the scene without paying after getting a full tank at a gasoline station in Balintawak, Quezon City surrendered to the police on Monday evening.

Police Lt. Col. Jose Luis Aguirre of La Loma Police Station 1 said they identified the suspect's location based on backtracking.

"Galing po siya ng Bulacan. Nakausap po kasi namin yung may-ari ng sasakyan at kinausap niya 'tong driver niya na sumuko nalang at para maibigay niya rin yung sagot niya sa mga katanungan natin," Aguirre said.

The "gas-and-run" incident occurred early in the morning on March 22. The suspect left before paying the P5,196 worth of gasoline that he incurred.

The suspect, a TNVS driver, was emotional as he explained his actions. According to the suspect, he is earning only around P100 to P150 due to the high prices of gasoline.

"Wala po akong mauwing pera. Hindi na po 'to mauulit," said the suspect, who also asked for forgiveness from the staff of the gasoline station.