The two armed men who broke into the house of a Mongmong family apparently played down a lawmaker’s warning that intruders may end up facing off with a homeowner, “who would do everything to protect their families and properties.”
They paid no heed and remained at large two weeks after assaulting and ransacking the victims’ house on Tenbat Street at past 2 a.m. The suspects, wearing black masks and wielding a pistol and assault rifle, demanded money from the victims.
The robbers were described by the police as Chamorros, but as to the whereabouts or identity of the culprits, investigators have no leads yet.
As of press time, the Guam Police Department have appealed to the public for tips or leads to the identity of the suspects.
Reached for comment, GPD spokesman, Officer A.J. Balajadia, in an email to this paper said he “would not provide information on cases to unconfirmed individuals sending me an email.”
Since this is the maiden issue of the paper, Balajadia was apparently “cautious” in dealing with individuals unknown to him. “I’m not familiar with this company,” he stressed, alluding to Junction Guam. “I don’t have any of this (sic) companies credentials, proving its (sic) a legitimate news company.”
The email was sent through his iPhone.
Under the Castle Doctrine Act, which was co-authored by the lawmaker, Sen. Tony Ada, himself, people are allowed to use force to protect themselves and their families from intruders.
One of the suspects was described as 5-foot-‘8 tall,” slightly built and with light complexion. He was in a khaki shorts and white t-shirt.
The other gunman stands 5-foot-‘4 to 5-foot-‘6 tall and with dark complexion./The Junction News Team
