The Namibian police are probing five housebreaking incidents reported across the country over the weekend, with stolen property valued at N$238 000. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, national police spokesperson, confirmed the investigations. The cases occurred in various locations, including Otjomuise, Dorado Valley, Kamanjab, and Okatyali in the Oshana region.
At Otjomuise, a 35-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter were robbed of property worth N$70 000 by masked suspects who pointed a firearm at them. The incident occurred on Saturday while the duo was asleep. The suspects made away with valuable belongings. Police have not disclosed further details about the suspects or their identities.
Another incident occurred in the same area, where suspects allegedly cut an electric fence and entered a house through a bathroom window on Friday between 02h00 and 03h00. The intruders damaged the alarm system box, obtained keys, and stole items valued at N$85 000 before escaping through the garage. Police are working to establish the identities of the suspects.
In Dorado Valley, suspects broke into a bakery on Friday, forcing open an aluminium window and making off with goods valued at N$18 780. Meanwhile, at a lodge in Kamanjab, two men aged 27 and 32 were arrested after allegedly breaking a padlock chain and entering the premises between 01h30 and 02h30 on Friday. They allegedly stole property valued at N$42 850.
The two suspects from Kamanjab face charges of housebreaking with intent to steal, malicious damage to property, and trespassing. They are expected to appear before the Outjo Magistrate’s Court. Police investigations into all the incidents are ongoing. Deputy Commissioner Shikwambi confirmed that police are following up on leads to apprehend the suspects.
A separate incident occurred at Onkwumbwimbwi Combined School at Okatyali, where a man allegedly broke into teachers’ accommodation at around 04h00 on Saturday. The suspect stole belongings worth about N$21 000. Fortunately, police managed to recover all the stolen items, which will be returned to the rightful owner. Two suspects were arrested in connection with this incident.
Deputy Commissioner Shikwambi assured the public that police are committed to investigating the incidents and bringing the suspects to justice. The police spokesperson did not provide further details on the suspects or possible motives behind the housebreaking incidents. The cases are ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Key points
- Five housebreaking cases were reported across Namibia over the weekend, involving stolen property worth N$238 000.
- Two suspects were arrested in connection with incidents in Kamanjab and Okatyali.
- Police investigations into all the incidents are ongoing.
