Bank card theft

A resident of Balangoda who stole an Automated Teller Machine Card ( ATM card ) and had withdrawn Rs 19,400 using the ATM card was remanded until April 16 by the Pugoda magistrate.

Kirindiwela Police found that the suspect had also bought goods worth Rs 77, 942 using the stolen bank card. Police also seized two mobile phones that he had bought using the bank card. Kirindiwela police are investigating.

Gold thief arrested

Giribawa Police arrested a suspect who stole a gold bracelet and necklace worth Rs 125,000 after breaking into a house in Walahaluwa, Giribawa on February 28. Police seized the bracelet from his possession.

Body found

The body of a man was found hanging from a tree near a stream in Halwella, Narammala on Tuesday.

Police said the body was in a state of decomposition and appear to be there for about four weeks.

The body of the man whose identity is not known was sent to Kurunegala hospital morgue . Narammala police are investigating.

House of ill-fame raided

Three persons including a woman were arrested for running a brothel in Dehiwala. A car used to transport women was also seized with the suspects.

The suspects had been engaged in the illegal business on the pretext of running a holiday resort. They were handed over to Dehiwala police for legal action.

The Walana, Panadura Central anti vice unit conducted the raid.