Police have arrested a 42‑year‑old resident of Meepitiya in connection with the robbery of a gold pawn center in Main Street, Kegalle.
The suspect was taken into custody in the Katugastota area on Wednesday (24) along with part of the stolen jewellery weighing 38.39 grams.
According to police, two individuals had stormed the pawn center on Tuesday (23), injuring the custodian and threatening him before fleeing with gold items valued at approximately Rs. 21.3 million.
The Kegalle Police Division has launched further investigations into the incident and is pursuing additional suspects linked to the crime. (Newswire)