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Man arrested; stolen items recovered following robbery at Home Affairs Ministry
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has arrested a 48-year-old man in connection with the break and enter and larceny at the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Brickdam office.
According to police reports, the incident occurred between 03:00hrs and 04:55hrs on Monday.
The stolen items which police recovered from the suspect who break and enter the Ministry of Home Affairs office on Monday.
Based on preliminary investigation, police said several electronic devices, including laptop computers, electronic tablets and digital cameras along with a quantity of personal property belonging to a staff member, were reported stolen from the building.
“Investigations revealed that sections of the ministry’s middle and lower flats were ransacked. An eastern-side washroom window on the lower flat was found open, indicating the point through which entry was believed to have been gained,” the police explained.
The Ministry of Home Affairs
Further, the police stated that CCTV footage from the building was obtained and reviewed, leading to the subsequent arrest of the suspect. Additionally, several stolen items were recovered in his possession.
In a separate statement, the Home Affairs ministry related that the CCTV footage showed the suspect entering the building by pulling open the eastern washroom window and later moving about the middle flat carrying a black, bulky travelling bag.
The footage further revealed the suspect exited the building via a fire escape on the northern side, before scaling the eastern fence with the bag and proceeding east along Croal Street.
As investigation continues, the ministry commended the prompt and professional response of the Guyana Police Force and acknowledges the vigilance of the security personnel on duty.
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