Police in Auki, Malaita Province have arrested a 17-year-old boy in the township on 17 November 2017 for being alleged involved in the stealing of $5,320.00 cash from Malawai village in Central Kwara’ae, Malaita Province; on 11 November 2017.
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) Superintendent Timothy Apaesi says, “No money was found in his possession when my officers arrested him.”
PPC Apaesi adds, "The boy is a juvenile that still requires parental care and I urge parents to do more to assist the police with juvenile matters."
The boy is still in police custody and expected to be released on bail today (18/11/2017) after police have dealt with him.