Malawi College of Accountancy (MCA)-Blantyre Campus student Victor Owen is police custody for allegedly being caught red-handed stealing items from Balaka PTC-Metro Shop.

Balaka Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) Constable Gerald Sumaili confirmed of the arrest in an interview with the press.

According to Sumaili, Owen stole various items including Vaseline Body Lotion, tablets of soap, packets of Kamba and milk packets valued at K22, 075.
He said the suspect kept most of the stolen items in his jacket he wore when entering the shop.

“He kept most of these items in his jacket he wore and he tried to get out of the shop without paying. The moment he was making his last steps out of the shop, one of the workers noticed and attempted to stop him,” said Sumaili.

Sumaili said the suspect was apprehended by police who rushed to the scene.

Owen hails from Chikwatu Village in the Area of Traditional Authority Mwambo in Zomba district.