A middle-aged man from Ndovoini village who is suspected of stealing farm produce from residents in the area was arrested by police on Monday evening.

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The man was arrested after breaking into a home and stole a 25kg sack of maize. 

Confirming the incident, Masinga OCPD Mashua Juma said that by the time of arrest the suspect had already sold the stolen maize. 

Juma also said that the suspect was nabbed as he was trying to buy miraa from a kiosk in the area. 

The suspect is said to have been stealing farm produce from residents of Musumaa, Kaewa and Masinga and later selling them. 

The suspect is being held in Masinga police station as he await to appear in court.