Three women arrested over Rs. 639,000 theft in Moratuwa

April 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Three women were arrested in connection with a robbery reported on March 24 in the Moratuwa Police Division, where Rs. 639,000 was stolen from a residence.

Police said the suspects entered the house through an open door before stealing the cash. 

Acting on intelligence, officers conducted a raid and made the arrests on April 03 in the Koralawella and Moratuwella areas.

The suspects, aged 33 and 47, are residents of Koralegawatta and Moratuwella. 

A portion of the stolen money has been recovered. The Moratuwa Police are continuing investigations. (Newswire)