Suspect arrested for multiple thefts of money and property targeting taxi drivers

Several taxi drivers had recently lodged complaints with the Wellawatte and Maradana police stations in Colombo regarding a man who had entered a taxi, claiming to need a ride, and then stole their mobile phone before fleeing.

The officers, including the OIC of the Crime Division of the Fort Police Station, IP Rohana, who conducted the investigation, arrested the suspect on 11.04.2025 and obtained a 6-day detention order. During further investigations, it was revealed that he is a prime suspect in other crimes in addition to stealing mobile phones.

Among them are the theft of Rs. 150,000/= by entering a house in Wellawatte under the pretext of wanting to rent a house, the theft of an ATM card which has been reported to the Wellawatte Police Station, and the theft of money while on a rental car trip.

The Fort Police Station is conducting further investigations with regard to the suspect.