Police have arrested a 13-year-old boy in connection with a Break and Enter and Larceny committed on a home at at Silver Hill, Soesdyke-Linden Highway.
The robbery occurred sometime between Thursday, October 22 and Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the home of a 79-year-old gold miner.
Based on police reports, the victim had secured his home before travelling to Linden. Upon his return, he discovered that a window was open and several items were missing.
The stolen items included a 12-gauge Mossberg shotgun, a laptop, six handheld radio sets and a digital scale. The shotgun had been secured in a metal safety box inside the house.
The matter was reported to the Police and ranks subsequently visited the location and conducted investigations.
Acting on information received, police ranks proceeded to the Silver Hill Health Centre area, where contact was made with a 13-year-old male of the area.
Information obtained led to the recovery of three handheld radio sets without batteries, two chargers and a digital scale.
The recovered items were lodged pending investigation, while the 13-year-old was escorted to the Timehri Police Station, where the matter is being dealt with in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act, 2018.
Investigations are ongoing to locate the remaining stolen items, including the shotgun and the other suspects.
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