Brunei Hit By String Of Thefts Over Last 4 Days
By Azlan Othman

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei has been hit by a string of thefts over the last four days. A car was broken into, three mobile phones were stolen and two vehicles - Toyota Corona and Toyota Carina - were reported missing.

Three theft cases were also recorded in Kg Menglait, Jame' Asr Mosque and Kg Delima Satu, where a goat, four sport rims and a mountain bicycle were stolen. One man was arrested in connection with these thefts.

Meanwhile, there were also 14 theft cases reported at a hostel in Belait, Kg Serasa, Perpindahan Lambak Kanan, Keluyoh Water Tank in Sg Liang, Kg Mentiri, Mata-Mata; Jln Tungku, Anggerek Desa flat, Jln Madang, Lambak _ Kiri, Aman Complex in Muara, Kg Tanjong Nangka andAthirah Building in J1nTutong.

Among other things that were stolen were five mobile phones, a video camera, two cameras, cash, jewellery, important documents as well as 63 sliding doors, windows and frames.

In a related development, the Jerudong Police District managed to apprehend three teenagers linked to break-ins at flats and shops.

The police also arrested a man who allegedly sent out a slander letter. If found guilty he could face a maximum five-year jail sentence and a fine.

Other cases include vandalism, immigration offences and drug abuse. There were also six cases of causing injury, where five men have been arrested.

There were also 23 road accidents, nine self-accidents and another one involving a pedestrian. One of the accidents led to the death of one person, while the other person was injured.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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