Maldives Police Service, on Tuesday, revealed that two individuals were arrested for the theft of property worth over MVR 75,000 from electronics store Biz Mobile.
According to the police, a 36-year-old woman was arrested on March 30 and a 39-year-old man on March 31.
Both individuals have confessed to committing the theft.
The man in question is a previous offender released by Maldives Correctional Service (MCS) following rehabilitation. He was placed under MCS custody again for failure to responsibly use his second chance within society.
The robbery from Biz Mobile was reported between March 23 and March 30.
The police have already recovered stolen goods valued at MVR 62,000 and turned them over to the owners. Efforts are underway to recover the remaining property.