Theft’s in Male’ city have gone out wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to commit robberies. In reference to tonight’s robbery, a man dress in PPE equipment has tried to rob a house in Male’ city.

According to sources, A man wearing PPE went to Maafannu Midnight Villa house had claimed that he was there to disinfect but instead try to rob the house. Despite the attempt, the robber was unable to take any item from the house.

The resident in the house has also stated that last night another robbery occured when a mobile phone went missing. It’s is believed the man whom robbered is the same man.

As per residence the man is unknown as he was wearing PPE and HPA has said they had not sent over anyone to disinfect the home as well.

Currently the robbery has been reported to police and authorities have not commented on the case.