Two teenagers have been arrested by Police in Mangochi on allegations of breaking into a shop within the township on the night of August 20th, 2024 and stealing assorted items worth half a million.

Mangochi Police Station Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi has confirmed identifying the suspects as Rashid Mailosi, 18 and Paul Edward, 19.

It has been indicated by Daudi that police records shows that both suspects have criminal histories, having started stealing at the tender age of 10.

“Their cases have been diverted several times by the police after they were caught stealing from various people within the township,” Daudi said.

She revealed that in 2022, police rescued the first suspect from an angry mob that attempted to burn him alive after he was caught red-handed in the house of a local businessman.

“It is alleged that on the night in question, the duo broke into a certain shop and stole three fans, two cooler boxes, and two travelling bags,” she indicated.

All items were recovered by Police the same night after the two were spotted by security guards in the area as they were fleeing.

They will appear in court soon after being charged with breaking into building, and committing a felony therein, which contravenes Section 311 of the Penal Code.