An 18-year-old young man, Lesitala Kamwendo has been nabbed in Kawale on suspicion of his involvement in a series of breaking offences within Area 23, Masambabise and Tambalare locations.
The suspect, who is a resident of Area 23 got arrested by Area 23 police officers after receiving complaints from various victims, reporting house breaking and theft incidents against unknown criminals.
Acting on these reports, Area 23 detectives instituted investigations and managed to identify and subsequently arrested Lesitala on January 15,2026.
Following his arrest police managed to recover some assorted items, that includes one HP Laptop computer, Grinder, Torch and some clothes.
The suspect will be taken to court soon after completion of paperwork.
Meanwhile, three registered cases that were hanging on his head plus other similar cases will be concluded in due course
Lesitala Kamwendo hails from Masambabise Village, Traditional Authority Tsabango in Lilongwe district .
Sub Inspector Precious Mabvuto Phiri
P.R.O-Kawale Police Station
Cell:0995873467/0884024149