The money and other items including two Central Processing Units (CPUs), a laptop and television screen were recovered from two suspected thieves identified as Emmanuel Ishimwe, 26, and Tuyizere, 26.
The money and electronics were stolen on Monday from one Emmanuel Nshimiyimana, a businessman dealing in stationery in Musanze District.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Alex Ndayisenga, the Northern Region Political and Civic Education Officer, said that the victim reported the theft on Monday at about 9pm, after realising that he had been robbed.
“The victim suspected Tuyizere, his night guard and his close friend Ishimwe, as the prime suspects.
During investigations, Police first arrested Ishimwe in Muhoza Sector, who led officers to Tuyizere in Kaguhu Cell, Kinigi Sector, who was found with the money and the electronics,” SP Ndayisenga said.
The duo allegedly used a master key to break into the house. The suspects were handed over to RIB at Cyuve station.
Article 166 of the law determining offenses and penalties in general provides that any person convicted for theft is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than two years and a fine of not less than Rwf1 million and not more than Rwf2 million, community service in a period of six months or only one of these penalties.
In article 167, the penalty for theft doubles if the offender committed the crime through burglary, climbing or possession of keys other than the owner; the theft is carried out during the night or the theft is carried out by more than one (1) person.
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