Taro police arrest male suspect for house break-in

Police officers at Taro Police Station have arrested a 23-years-old male person for house break-in at Qaloe logging camp in North West Choiseul.

It was alleged that the Camp Manager of Qaloe Logging Camp left his office and went to have his meal at the mess. 

The suspect, who was an employee of the company, entered the office through a window and removed the amount of $35,000.00 and escaped.

The Personnel Officer of the company informed the Camp Manager that the money went after the suspect entered the office.

Provincial Police Commander for Choiseul Province Superintendent Berry Pogesopa said the suspect was arrested after the matter was reported to the police.

The suspect was charged for house breaking and committing a felony Contrary to section 300 of the Penal Code.

He is on bail and will appear before the Taro Magistrates’ Court on 7 October 2024.

Meanwhile, Commander Pogesopa calls on all good people of Choiseul to refrain from such illegal activities and engage in activities that generate money to support themselves.

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