A 31-year old man from Tovata in Makoi who allegedly broke into the house of a technician in Toorak, Suva on the 28th of last month has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court.

Peniasi Dobui has been charged with a count each of burglary and theft.

Dobui allegedly forcefully entered the victim’s house and stole assorted items worth more than $8,000 while the victim was in Nadi.

Police officers searched the man’s house where they managed to recover items worth more than $6,000.

The case will be called on the 24th of this month.