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Police in Gasabo District is holding a man suspected of breaking into a bar in Kimironko Sector and stealing electronics.
Phillipe Kamuhanda was apprehended red-handed last Saturday at the scene of crime apparently loading the stolen electronics which include a television set, DVD player and an amplifier, in a car.
Police said they received a phone call from the would-be victim about people who had broken into his bar.
His accomplices, however, managed to escape but Police said investigations to apprehend them are underway. Kamuhanda is currently held at Remera Police Station.
“Reporting an illegal or criminal act in time is always paramount to respond in time to foil such criminal activities, arrest culprits and recover stolen equipment," Chief Supt. Dan Ndayambaje, Gasabo District Police Commander, said.
"Foiling this illegal activity was successful due to the timely information provided by the bar owner, which enabled Police to swiftly come in in time. Crimes like these should never be tolerated because they damage legitimate business,” he added.
“We call upon anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the other two suspects, or those with information that can help foil criminal activities to always inform police in time in order to facilitate law and order.”
Article 300 of the Penal Code stipulates that anyone found guilt of theft without violence or threat shall be liable to a term of imprisonment of six months to two years and a fine of two to five times the value of the stolen property or one of these penalties.
