Sharjah: A burglary suspect who stole money and gold jewellery from several empty houses and apartments has been arrested by Sharjah Police.
The suspect, identified as Hamid. M.A. of Pakistani nationality, is in custody, said police,
Sharjah police stations received complaints from owners of houses and apartments that had been burgled while the owners were overseas, with the thief making off with money, gold and a number of other high-value transportable goods.
He stole small items of high value.
Police investigation led them to a Pakistani man who entered the country on a visit visa and targeted empty houses and apartments in Sharjah and neighbouring emirates.
The suspect took advantage of his small size to carry out his crimes, He entered the houses from small windows without breaking them to make sure that his movement would not heard by the neighbours. The suspect took the stolen items and hid them in his house.
Police found large number of stolen items when they raided his home.
The suspect confessed to robbing the houses and apartments, police said. The case has been referred to public prosecution for further action.
Colonel Jihad Sahoo, director of criminal and investigation department at Sharjah Police, urged house, villa and apartment owners to take precautionary measures before travelling, and that they should properly lock their homes and install alarms and surveillance cameras for early intervention and detection of thieves.
People or neighbours who witness any suspicious activity must immediately report the matter to the police.
He also urged them to register with the security service provided by Sharjah Police to protect houses from theft.
