Police in Ratnapura have arrested a 35‑year‑old suspect in connection with a robbery involving gems, gold jewellery, and other valuables from a house in the Welihinda area in Kuruwita.
According to the Police, officers from the Ratnapura Police Station carried out the arrest on Tuesday (12) after receiving information about a break‑in.
Per the complaint, the suspect allegedly entered a house at night, threatened occupants with a knife, and stole gems, gold jewellery, and other property.
The suspect was taken into custody along with the stolen items.
He was produced before the Ratnapura Magistrate’s Court yesterday and remanded until May 25.
The Ratnapura Police are conducting further investigations into the incident. (Newswire)