Quick action by police has resulted in four juveniles being arrested yesterday afternoon for allegedly breaking into a car to take $20,000 at Wailada, Lami.
According to police the money was that of a company and kept inside the car however, the doors were not locked.
With the money the youths then allegedly went on a shopping spree in Suva but were caught by police an hour later.
A 12 and 14-year-old are alleged to have stolen the money from inside the vehicle which was parked unattended.
The cash was found wrapped in a plastic bag inside one of the compartments.
The two were later joined by the other youths aged 15 and 18-year-old before they proceeded to spend the money in Suva.
Around $19,500 was recovered.
Police are interviewing the youths in the presence of their parents and no charges have been laid so far.
Story by: Ronal Deo
