A man has been arrested in connection to a theft of a safe along with many other items from a residential house in Maafannu, Male’ City.

Maldives Police Service said that a man attempting to steal from a house was reported last night from Maafannu and when the residents of the house attempted to seize the man, he attempted to flee by jumping on the roof and cut his hands on a glass bottle on the roof although he did not sustain any serious injuries.

Police said that the man was taken into custody and the area was searched to find the stolen items along with the safe.

A stolen coin box, screwdriver and hammer along with a small wooden box were found inside the toilet of a mosque. Police also found a small knife along with electrical equipment on the thief.

Police said that the stolen items have been returned to the owners and the 19-year-old local is in custody.

They are investigating further.