Police hunt members of child gang after burglary
By Su Hlaing Tun | Wednesday, 21 August 2013Police in Pyinmana have arrested two juveniles accused of breaking into a car service centre to steal vehicle parts.
The two are said to belong to a gang of at least 10 young people allegedly responsible for several thefts in Paung Laung ward, where the two suspects live.
The suspects – a boy and a girl, both aged 13 – were arrested on August 11 at the scene of the alleged crime in 12th Street. Police were alerted by a mechanic but failed to apprehend four other members of the group who had also climbed over the brick wall of the Myae Thar company's premises.
Police said on August 15 that they were still investigating the other eight alleged gang members, who are also said to be aged 13. Three are thought to be girls.
Police say the two suspects in custody have confessed. They have told police the attempted robbery was orchestrated by an adult, who took members of the group to the car service centre on his motorcycle. The alleged perpetrators were caught with six items valued at K145,000.
Residents in Paung Laung ward said they hoped the arrests would end a recent crime wave that has afflicted the area.
"It's high time the police took action against these young crooks. They are rampant in this ward, and everyone knows who they are and where they live," said Daw Thida, who lives in Paung Laung's 23rd Street.
– Translated by Zar Zar Soe
Source: http://www.news.myanmaronlinecentre.com/2013/08/21/police-hunt-members-of-child-gang-after-burglary/
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