Police arrest three suspect in Choiseul Province

Officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) at Taro Police Station in Choiseul Province arrested three individuals suspected of stealing at a primary school in East Choiseul last year (2024).

Choiseul Provincial Police Commander (PPC), Superintendent Berry Pogesopa, said in 2024, during a school break, there was a break-in at a school in East Choiseul.

During the break-in, a teacher’s house on the school premises was targeted. Valuable school properties, including an N70 battery, were stolen in this break-in.

When school resumes after the break, the teacher (victim) found out that a break-in has targeted the house. The teacher reported that a number of belongings and school properties were robbed. The teacher reported to the police.

The matter surfaced when in individual sold the stolen battery to a friend.

Upon learning of the sell, police conducted a thorough investigation leading to the arrest of three men. The suspects were charged with the intent to commit a felony, contrary to section 300(a) of the Penal Code.

The suspects were later released on bail and will appear before the Taro Magistrate Court at a later date.

Police investigation into the matter is ongoing and already the stolen battery has been recovered.

Superintendent Pogesopa appeal to anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the police on 63199 or 63100.