Break-in at Home Affairs Ministry: Suspect arrested, stolen items recovered

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force:

The Guyana Police Force is investigating an alleged Break and Enter and Larceny committed on the Ministry of Home Affairs, located on Brickdam, Georgetown, which occurred between 03:00hrs and 04:55hrs on Monday, December 8, 2025.

Preliminary enquiries indicate that several electronic devices, including laptop computers, electronic tablets and digital cameras along with a quantity of personal property belonging to a staff member were reported stolen from the building.

Investigations revealed that sections of the Ministry’s middle and lower flats were ransacked. An eastern-side washroom window on the lower flat was found open, indicating the point through which entry was believed to have been gained.

CCTV footage was obtained and reviewed, leading to the subsequent arrest of a 48-year-old male, along with several items that were recovered.

Investigations are continuing.