By Andrew Phiri

Balaka, March 26, Mana: Police in Balaka have arrested a 42-year-old man, Precious Peter, for burglary and theft.

Balaka Police Station Public Relations Officer, Gladson M'bumpha, said the incident happened during the night of November 25, 2024.

M’bumpha said unknown criminals broke into the house of a business person, Maxwell Malefula, and went away with assorted electronic gadgets including three smart phones, a Dell laptop and a television screen.

"Detectives from Phalula Police Unit have been on the ground conducting investigations.  A call log  led to the arrest of the suspect on Tuesday, March 25, 2025,” he said.

M'bumpha said during the arrest, Police managed to recover two smart phones, Central Processing Unit (CPU) for a computer, an amplifier and a 52 inch television screen, all  belonging to Malefula. 

Peter, who hails from Chikumbu Village, Traditional Authority (TA) Kunthembwe in Blantyre District, will appear in court soon to answer charges of burglary and theft.