PUBLIC ADVISORY BCWD REPORTS THEFT OF APPROXIMATELY 4,000 KILOGRAMS OF TAIL PIECES (September 30, 2026; 06:00PM)
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The Butuan City Water District (BCWD) is investigating the reported theft of approximately 4,000 kilograms of tail pieces from its warehouse facility in Alviola, Butuan City.
The missing materials were discovered during an inspection conducted on September 25, 2026. An inventory and verification of the affected materials are being undertaken as part of the ongoing investigation.
BCWD is coordinating with the appropriate authorities and is pursuing the necessary investigative and administrative measures to determine the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the materials and identify those who may be responsible.
The investigation is ongoing, and BCWD is not making any conclusions regarding the identity or involvement of any person or group while the investigation is underway.
APPEAL TO SCRAP AND JUNK SHOPS
In connection with the incident, BCWD strongly appeals to all scrap dealers, junk shops, recyclers, and other establishments dealing in scrap materials in Butuan City to exercise utmost caution and due diligence in purchasing tail pieces, water pipes, metal fittings, and other similar materials.
BCWD specifically urges scrap and junk shop operators not to purchase tail pieces or other materials suspected to be BCWD property, particularly when the seller cannot establish legitimate ownership or provide appropriate documentation regarding the source of the materials.
Any scrap or junk shop that is offered tail pieces or similar materials that may have originated from BCWD is encouraged to immediately report the matter to the Water District.
Feel free to contact BCWD Call Center at 817-6635; 817-6736; 0918-930-4234; 0917-188-8726.
Thank you so much for your sustaining support to BCWD.
Last Update: October 02, 2026