Two young boys were arrested for stealing dozens of female underpants in a shop in Auki town.

Auki police have arrested two young boys for stealing dozens of ladies' underpants at a shop in Auki town recently.

Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) of Malaita Province, Superintendent Michael Ramosaea, said the two suspects stole a bag containing female underpants and sold it.

PPC Ramosaea said the suspects had been identified by the store owner to the police and later arrested, placed in police custody, and dealt with.

Superintendent Ramosaea said the suspects have been charged for simple larceny contrary to section 261 of the penal code, bail on strict condition, and will appear before Auki Magistrates’ Court on 24 October 2025.

The provincial chief appealed to the parents of young lads roaming around Auki town aimlessly, ending up creating problems, consuming liquor in public places, causing nuisances, and getting involved in unlawful activities such as selling homebrew (kwaso), to get involved in positive activities in our communities.

“It is becoming obvious that most suspects are very young men and engaged in such criminal activities. Lack of parental guidance and direction is one key problem on such issues in our communities today,” said PPC Ramosaea.

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