Nawala residents were left puzzled after an unusual theft incident was reported, where an intruder broke into a house and spent nearly 30 minutes searching the premises, only to leave with a single mango.
The bizarre incident, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, was discovered by the homeowners when they noticed their cupboards and belongings had been rummaged through.
Upon reviewing the CCTV footage from inside the house, it was revealed that the thief methodically searched various rooms before settling on the mango.
The video, now in the hands of the police, shows the intruder calmly exploring the house, with no indication of panic or haste. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, while no further valuables have been reported missing.
Police urge residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. (Newswire)
Strange Theft in Nawala: Intruder Spends 30 Minutes Searching, Steals Only a Mango pic.twitter.com/mSL7eIA68s
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