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Retired woman reports 1.4 million rupee burglary in Mauritius

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A 76-year-old retired woman reported a burglary at her holiday home to police in Baie-du-Tombeau, said to have taken place between 1 October 2024 and 28 October 2026. The stolen items are valued at 600,000 rupees and damage at 800,000 rupees, bringing the total loss to 1.4 million rupees, according to Defi Media.

A 76-year-old retired woman reported to police in Baie-du-Tombeau, Mauritius, on 28 October 2026 that her holiday home had been burgled, with total losses estimated at 1.4 million rupees, Defimedia reports. The stolen items, electrical appliances and utensils are valued at 600,000 rupees, while damage to the property is estimated at 800,000 rupees.

The burglary is believed to have taken place between 6pm on 1 October 2024 and the same time on 28 October 2026, while the owner was abroad. The front door is believed to have been forced open.

The retired woman suspects a local resident was involved. Police are looking for him.

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