Sharjah: Four men have been arrested for a string of shop break-ins in the emirate, police said on Saturday.
Sharjah Police said the police sprang into action after receiving a number of complaints from shopkeepers.
The Pakistani suspects are said to have smashed the windows of the stores before stealing.
The police collected information about the way the crimes were committed to track down the suspects. They managed to identify one of the suspects and arrested him. On searching his apartment police found two bags were filled with stolen items, including mobile phones and electric devices as well as tools used in the crime, which the suspect intended to send to his home country.
He told police about his partners and police arrested them with the cooperation of Ajman Police.
Police also found a number of stolen items in their apartment in addition to tools used in the break-ins.
The suspects confessed to the crimes. They have been referred to the Attorney-General.
Sharjah Police called on shopkeepers to secure their premises by installing alarm systems and ensuring that doors are properly secured and not to leave large sums of money inside shops.