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Police in Kigali have arrested two people in connection with theft of equipment valued at $8, 000 from ROCO mining company.
The equipment which include metal bars and a laptop were stolen from the company site in Ruriba cell of Kigali Sector in Nyarugenge District, on Sunday at about 3:00 am.
The metals were being used to support machines used to break rocks. The thieves allegedly broke into the store where they were kept and stole them.
Police said the incident was noticed and reported by the company managers the following morning prompting Police to launch investigations.
"Two people, both employees of the firm, have since been arrested but investigations are still ongoing," Supt. Modeste Mbabazi, Police spokesperson for the Central region, said.
"When you look at the way the theft was orchestrated, it's like they had a key to where they were kept. They opened it smartly and took what was inside and closed it again. We suspect these two suspects could have had a hand, but investigations are still ongoing to ensure that all those connected to this crime and arrested, but also to recover the stolen equipment," he added.
He appealed to anyone that could be having information that will help in these investigations, to come forward in the usual community policing spirit.
He further appealed to the general public to be active in fighting criminality, report individuals involved and always be quick to report such incidents so that Police responds in time to recover stolen goods and also apprehend masterminds.
