UAE | Crime
Sharjah police arrest three accused of stealing
Police Wednesday arrested three Afghani suspects who allegedly broke into homes while residents were asleep
- By Mariam M. Al Serkal, Staff Reporter
- Published: 15:24 February 8, 2012
Sharjah: Police Wednesday arrested three Afghani suspects who allegedly broke into homes while residents were asleep.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Sharjah Police alleged the gang stole laptop computers, mobile phones and cash, in addition to a number of electronic equipment and jewellery.
The crimes took place across various residential neighbourhoods in the city.
"We received numerous complaints from residents about thieves breaking into their homes. A security team was formed and during the investigation, we found that most of the victims had their doors unlocked," said an official at CID.
During the investigation, police were able to locate the whereabouts of the Afghani suspects, who were identified as W.A.K., 35, S.A.S, 20, and Gh.J., 30. The first two suspects were illegal residents while the third suspect infiltrated into the country illegally.
When the suspects' home was raided, Sharjah Police said they discovered a large quantity of stolen items and cash.
During interrogation, all three suspects allegedly confessed to carrying out the crimes and the case has been referred to Sharjah Public Prosecution.
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