What to do When You Lose Your Valuables in Cebu City
Losing valuables is actually a pretty common thing in Cebu. It could be because you misplaced it. Or someone stole it from you / robbed you. Cebu is not exactly the safest place in the world and it’s no secret that there is quite a community of pickpockets, cons, scammers and robbers here. Yep, they're a community.
So what do you do when you lose something in Cebu City?
Check to make sure that you did not just misplace the item. Check all your pockets and all the compartments of your bag. Retrace your steps and see if the item is still where you dropped it.
Ask the mall or hotel concierge / information counter if someone returned your items.Leave them your contact number in case someone returns something, they can contact you.
If your item was stolen or you were robbed,go to the nearest police station and file a police report.
Here’s a list of the locations and contact numbers of Cebu City’s police stations:
Location | Telephone Number | |
Police Station 1 | Parian Cebu City | 032 254-5002 |
Police Station 2 | Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City | 032 253-5636 032 256-2194 032 255-7350 |
Police Station 3 | Waterfront Pier Area | 032 254-6968 |
Police Station 4 | Mabolo, Cebu City | 032 412-8262 032 233-6793 |
Police Station 5 | Carbon, Cebu City | 032 256-2192 032 254-8635 |
Police Station 6 | Taboan, Cebu City | 032 261-9788 |
Police Station 7 | Pardo, Cebu City | 032 273-3642 |
Police Station 8 | Talamban, Cebu City | 032 344-7400 |
Police Station 9 | Guadalupe, Cebu City | 032 256-2193 |
Police Station 10 | Punta Princesa, Cebu City | 032 261-7507 032 261-5470 |
Police Station 11 | Mambaling, Cebu City | 032 261-9804 |
So, the point of all this is:
Exercise a high degree of caution in Cebu City, especially if you are around the Colon, Pasil, Pari-an area.
Always be alert and keep your valuables close.
If you don’t really need to tote them around, keep your valuables hidden away inside the hotel safety box or ask the concierge to stash away your valuables. They will do so for a fee.
Don't bring wads of cash.
If you lose something, go directly to the nearest police station. See above for the list of Cebu City’s police stations.
If you got robbed (hopefully not) or got pickpocketed, contact the Cebu City Police Theft and Robbery Section at +63 32 234 0361
