Bank computers stolen at Oshakati

THE Police at Oshakati are investigating a case of theft after two computers were stolen from the local Bank Windhoek branch on Friday night.

The Oshana Police spokesman, Constable Jonas Slogan Matheus, said the burglars gained entry by cutting open the roof with blowtorches. They then cut one safe open, but found only documents.They unsuccessfully tried to cut open another safe before grabbing two computers and making a hasty exit.Constable Matheus said four young men from the Uupindi informal settlement and the security guard on duty that night are being held for questioning.He warned people who own computers that thieves were increasingly targeting computers, especially at business premises.”It seems there is a new market for computers,” he said.Matheus said the Police suspected that in some cases the burglars get inside help from employees.”Therefore, we want to urge employers that when they leave employees to guard offices, it must be trusted and reliable people,” Constable Matheus advised.By yesterday afternoon, the bank’s stolen computers had not been recovered.They then cut one safe open, but found only documents.They unsuccessfully tried to cut open another safe before grabbing two computers and making a hasty exit.Constable Matheus said four young men from the Uupindi informal settlement and the security guard on duty that night are being held for questioning.He warned people who own computers that thieves were increasingly targeting computers, especially at business premises.”It seems there is a new market for computers,” he said.Matheus said the Police suspected that in some cases the burglars get inside help from employees.”Therefore, we want to urge employers that when they leave employees to guard offices, it must be trusted and reliable people,” Constable Matheus advised.By yesterday afternoon, the bank’s stolen computers had not been recovered.

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