Motorcycle thieves released after compromise

PRIYADARSHANI KAHAWALA, Ingiriya central group corr

Three suspects who stole a motorcycle worth Rs 150,650 were ordered to be released by Horana Magistrate Mahinda Ranasinghe after they agreed to pay Rs 75,000 as compensation to the motorcycle owner. Police said the motorcycle was stolen while the owner and his friend were having a bath at Parewithota Ella, Ingiriya.

Ingiriya Police arrested a suspect in Urugala selling motorcycle parts following a tip-off. The Police arrested the main suspect after interrogating him.

The Police found several parts of the motorcycle from a garage in Ingiriya.

The suspects, residents of Ingiriya, pleaded guilty in court.