Two men are in police custody for their alleged involvement in separate robberies in Nausori over the last two days.
A man in his 20s was arrested after joint efforts by members of the public and police at the Nausori old market car park yesterday afternoon.
Police say the suspect allegedly broke into a parked car and grabbed a bag containing a laptop and cash.
He did not realise a woman was inside the car and she alerted bystanders and a police officer.
A police officer arrested the man and while escorting him to the Nausori Police Station another woman tried to interfere.
Police say the man while trying to escape, assaulted the arresting officer who sustained injuries.
In another incident, a man was taken into custody at the Nausori Police Station for allegedly breaking into a major retail outlet on Monday night.
The stolen items have been recovered.
Chief Operations Officer, ACP Abdul Khan has commended the efforts of members of the community in the apprehension of one of the suspects.
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