Diners were terrified when a group of robbers raided a restaurant and stole their belongings.

The customers were eating dinner in the open-air eatery in Imus City, Cavite province when six armed men pulled over and pointed guns at them on August 21.

CCTV footage shows the brazen theft, with the masked and helmeted marauders snatching the diners' wallets, phones, and purses. They fled the scene on three motorcycles after stealing thousands worth of valuables, local media reported.

Imus City Police said they have caught one suspect, while five others were still at large.

Officers said they were reviewing CCTV footage to find the muggers' escape route.

The crime rate in the Philippines is higher than in many other countries. According to the Numbeo Crime Index, the Philippines has a crime index of 42.66, which is considered to be 'moderate'.

This means that the Philippines has a higher crime rate than countries like Thailand (38.17), the United States (49.15), and China (25.49).