Man caught stealing water from unused public toilet

Police apprehend man stealing water after a pipe was noticed connected to a thousand-litre water tank.

The Police have arrested a man following an anonymous tip that water was being stolen from an unused public toilet.

The theft occurred yesterday in Xatt il-Braken, Marsa.

Upon arrival, the police found a white van parked beside the public toilet which seemed derelict at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, a pipe was seen connecting a thousand-litre water tank loaded in the vehicle to a government water main.

Following further investigation by the Valletta Police Station, its owner was traced and arrested for further enquiry.