3 Students Nabbed For Burglary, Theft

Suspects stole six laptops from school

Bandar Seri Begawan - Three teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 years and still schooling were arrested by the Royal Brunei Police Force in connection with a case of burglary, theft as well as for vandalising private property that took, place sometime in December 2010.

The trio was detained at one of the suspects' houses on January 2, 2011 by the Sungai Liang Police personnel thanks to a public tip-off.

Six Apple laptops, a Panasonic projector and a Dell monitor were found by the police at the suspect's house.

It is believed the items were stolen from Pengiran Anak Puteri Hajah Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Secondary School in Kg Lumut, Belait in December 2010.

The suspects will be charged under Chapter 380/42 under the penal code with burglary, theft and also vandalising property.

In connection with the case, the police have advised the public to be wary and not to buy items that come at unbeatable prices and don't be tempted with any offer.

The police also stressed that residents must make sure their doors are secured and windows are shut tight before they leave their houses. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin