Nieuw-Nickerie police arrested five suspects on Monday, October 26, in connection with a theft from the car of a police officer. The incident took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, in the parking lot of a nightclub on G.G. Maynardstraat in the Nickerie district.
According to the preliminary police investigation, the theft was committed while the officer was speaking with someone. A mobile phone and a bag containing an amount of money in Surinamese dollars were taken from his vehicle.
During the investigation, several persons came under suspicion of possible involvement in the theft. Four suspects reported to the police station on Monday, October 26, after being summoned by police. The fifth suspect was traced and arrested near his home on Skroerkieweg in Nickerie.
The stolen mobile phone was found with one of the suspects. The device was seized in the interest of the investigation.
Following consultation with the Openbaar Ministerie (Public Prosecution Service), the five suspects, S.B. (23), K.J. (25), K.N. (38), Y.M.A. (20) and S.S. (33), were placed in custody by police.
The investigation is continuing.
