Police in Sinda District of Eastern Province have launched an investigation into an aggravated home robbery where property worth over K19, 000 has been stolen.
This is in a matter where two unknown masked men broke into the home of Acklas Banda, aged 35, of Kabanana compound in Sinda, attacked him and made away with some property.
Eastern Province Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba has disclosed that the incident happened at around 02:00 hours, Monday, October 19.
Mr Mweemba has listed the stolen property to include, phone accessories valued at K6,000, K7,225 in cash, Red pay lights valued at K3,700 and a 42 inch Itel Smart Television valued at K3,200, all totalling K19,125.
It is further reported that entry and exit was gained through damaging the locking system to the main door.
“After the complainant and family were awakened by some noise in the living room, they found unknown male persons with facial masks who threatened to kill the couple with knives and other unknown weapons if they made noise,” Mr Mweemba said.
“Police officers visited the scene of the crime and verified the report.
“The complainant is, however, unable to identify the said criminals,” he said.
Investigations into the matter are on-going, to bring the culprits to book.
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