A software engineer has been arrested by the Southern District Crime Division of the Western Province, which conducted an investigation into a gang that breaks into houses and shops and robs property.
The investigation revealed that this software engineer, who is a 27-year-old resident of Thalapathpitiya, Pannipitiya, has 21 cases related to this kind of theft in courts across the country. Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has also issued 05 warrants to this suspect.
Police say that the suspect was arrested yesterday while staying at a house in Mahabage area.
The police say that even the car that was used for the theft was stolen and that car, including 03 stolen cars, 05 motorcycles, a stock of gold, computer accessories, ready-made clothes and many properties were found.
It has been revealed in the investigation that this software engineer has been responsible for many house break-ins and thefts as well as shop break-ins and thefts that have been reported to the police stations of Maharagama, Thalangama, Piliyandala, Kahathuduwa, Welikada, Kaduwela, Malabe, Homagama, Kottawa, Athugiriya, Kelaniya, Horana, Alobomulla, Dehiwala and Kirulapana.