19-year-old arrested for theft 

By RODRICK DESURI

AUKI

Police at Malu’u Police Station, Malaita province have arrested a 19-year-old boy and charged him for stealing $3,000 from a church on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. 

Provincial Police Commander, (PPC) Superintendent Michael Ramosaea said the arrest was made on the same day the incident was reported.

He also mentioned that the teenager was under the influence of alcohol when he stole the money. 

“The boy is 19 years old and involved in alcohol-related issues. This was when he stole the church funds.

“The boy is now remanded in jail and will appear in court on August 14, 2025,” Ramosaea said. 

PPC Superintendent Ramosaea strongly appeals to community leaders of Ferasubua, especially parents of adolescents, to look after their children and know where they are going.

“I appeal to the Ferasubua community, and especially to the parents who have children, to please carefully look after your children every day and know where they are going.

“The stealing of church money is indeed a case that has really shown the true identity of his parents,” he said.

PPC Superintendent Ramosaea also calls on church leaders to spread the Word of God in the community to lessen such unwanted social activities.

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