Pharmacy burgled: suspect held

Police arrested a man who had allegedly burgled a pharmacy in Nikaweratiya, on Tuesday.

The suspect had stolen Rs.29,000 in cash, as well as drugs and other goods. Police had discovered the suspect while he was absconding in a forest, with the stolen goods.

Investigations are continuing.

One hundred and twenty-three theft cases had been reported in Kurunegala, during the past six months.