BY SYLVANA TEKUMAHA
Taro police in Choiseul Province have arrested two young male suspects for the theft incident of a 40-horsepower Outboard Motor (OBM) engine at Supizae in Choiseul Province on January 28, 2026.
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in a statement yesterday said it was alleged that the two suspects removed the engine from the boat which was anchored in front of the owner’s residence in the early hours of January 28.
Supervising Provincial Police Commander (PPC) for Choiseul Province, Inspector Ronald Chite said the arrests were made after a case was launched with Taro police on the that same day.
PPC Chite said the engine was successfully recovered at a nearby river leading towards the Choiseul Bay waterfall.
The suspects were charged with simple larceny and were later released on bail and are expected to appear in court on a later date.
The statement said Taro police remain committed to addressing property-related offenses within Choiseul Province and will continue to work to ensure that safety and security of the community is provided.
The police urges the public to quickly report any criminal activities or suspicious behavior in communities.
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