13-year-old in custody over miner’s home break-in

…shotgun, laptop among stolen items

A 13-year-old boy is in police custody as investigations continue into a break-in at the home of a 79-year-old gold miner at Silver Hill, Soesdyke-Linden Highway, during which a shotgun and several other items were stolen.
The incident occurred sometime between October 22 and October 25, 2026.
According to police, preliminary investigations revealed that the miner secured his home before travelling to Linden. However, upon his return, he discovered that a window was open and several items were missing.
The stolen items included a 12-gauge Mossberg shotgun, a laptop, six handheld radio sets and a digital scale. The shotgun was reportedly secured in a metal safety box inside the house.
The miner subsequently reported the matter to the police and ranks visited the location and conducted investigations.
Acting on information received, police ranks went to the Silver Hill Health Centre area, where they contacted a 13-year-old boy from the community.
Further investigations led to the recovery of three handheld radio sets without batteries, two chargers and a digital scale.
The recovered items were lodged as investigations continue, while the teenager was escorted to the Timehri Police Station. Police said the matter involving the minor is being dealt with in accordance with the Juvenile Justice Act 2018.
Investigations are ongoing to recover the remaining stolen property, including the shotgun, and identify other persons who may have been involved in the break-in, Police said.