Police intercept allegedly stolen vehicle, suspect arrested in Wailoku

Police intercept allegedly stolen vehicle, suspect arrested in Wailoku Police said the operation resulted in damage to a police vehicle after it was used to stop the suspect from fleeing. Sunday 19 July 2026 | 12:00 A man is in police custody after officers intercepted a vehicle allegedly stolen from Davuilevu Housing, bringing a two-day search to an end in Wailoku on Saturday. Police said the operation resulted in damage to a police vehicle after it was used to stop the suspect from fleeing. A report of the alleged theft of the vehicle was received on Thursday, July 16, prompting police to alert officers to be on the lookout for the car. Related stories The vehicle was later sighted in Lami before being located again in Wailoku, where officers from the Eastern Division Crime Intelligence Unit, Southern Division Operations and Quick Response Teams responded. Police said the vehicle was being driven by an individual with a known criminal history. The suspect allegedly attempted to flee, but officers used a police vehicle to block the stolen vehicle. The police vehicle sustained damage during the operation. The suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.