By Shaffie A Mtambo
Police in Lilongwe have apprehended three women accused of stealing household items, including a deep freezer, upright fridge, and microwave, after allegedly hiring three men to assist them in the burglary.
According to Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Hestings Chigalu,the suspects are Chimwemwe Chembe, 39 years old from Lunzu Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Makata, Blantyre, Elizabeth Mkwezalamba, aged 36, from Awali Village, T/A Mthiramanja, Mulanje, and Memory Elias, 46 years old from Sikafado Village, T/A Sitola in Machinga District, were arrested following a tip-off to the police.
Chigalu added that Chimwemwe, who stays in a house whose owner temporarily moved to Blantyre, conspired with Elizabeth to steal a microwave three days prior to the burglary.
However, Chimwemwe secretly stole the microwave and sold it without involving Elizabeth. Elizabeth then organized a burglary with a hired team of criminals, including Memory’s son, without Chimwemwe’s knowledge.
The burglary occurred on May 19, 2025, when the hired men broke into the house and stole several items, including a deep freezer, upright fridge, mattress, and beddings.
The police are currently searching for the three hired men, who are on the run.
The police are working to recover the stolen items and bring the perpetrators to justice.
