Apia, SAMOA —  The Samoa Police, Prison and Correctional Services are currently engaged in the pursuit of a male suspect accused of a burglary at the Apia Yacht Club.

Deputy Police Commissioner Papalii Monalisa Tiai-Keti confirmed that the Criminal Investigations Division (C.I.D.) is investigating the incident. The authorities received a complaint regarding the burglary on Monday. According to their initial findings, the crime took place the previous Saturday, while the staff were present but occupied with their duties. The theft, however, only came to light when the club resumed operations on Monday.

Surveillance cameras installed at the club premises have provided footage showing the suspect. Despite the suspect’s image being recorded, the cops have yet to apprehend him.

While the exact details of the stolen items remain unconfirmed, it is believed that the suspect made off with cash and alcohol. The Apia Yacht Club, that dates back to 1936, operates as both a restaurant and a sailing club. Efforts to secure a comment from the club’s management regarding the incident have been unsuccessful.