Police in Region One have apprehended a suspect, who allegedly broke into a Moruca shop and stole more than $100,000 in items last Thursday.
The theft occurred sometime between 00.10hrs and 09.00hrs at Kumaka Water Front in Moruca, North West District.
The bandit allegedly carted off with an HP laptop, four cartons of cigarettes and 18 tins of sausages worth $134,400.
The shop is owned by Douglas Robeiro, a 49-year-old businessman.
According to a police report, the businessman secured his shop around 00.10 hrs last Thursday and retired to bed.
Several hours later, the police said he woke up and discovered that the padlock on his door was broken off. He then checked inside his shop and discovered that items were missing.
A report was immediately made to the police.
The suspect was subsequently seen walking along the Moruca Access Road with a black haversack on his back.
Police said he was confronted and a search was conducted on his person during which the laptop was recovered.
He was told of the allegation and admitted to committing the crime, the police added.
The suspect also provided the police with additional information which led to the recovery of the other stolen items.
