Suspect in burglary of Sachithra Senanayake’s house arrested
Police have apprehended a suspect involved in the burglary of former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake’s house in the Kalalgoda area of Thalangama.
The burglary occurred on the night of June 22, 2024.
The suspect, a 34-year-old resident of Thalangama, was identified through CCTV footage.
Police recovered the stolen items, including a laptop, two tablet PCs, five expensive watches, four valuable bracelets, two rings, and Rs 10,000 in cash, from the suspect’s house.
The motorcycle used in the theft has also been seized.
The suspect, who has a history of criminal activity and was recently released on bail after serving time for multiple burglaries in Kottawa, Thalangama, and Maharagama, will be produced before Homagama Court. Kottawa Police are conducting further investigations.