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Mie police officer arrested for breaking into home and stealing watch

A 32-year-old female police officer in Toba, Mie Prefecture, has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of a 54-year-old male acquaintance in Suzuka City on August 25 and stealing a wristwatch worth 5,000 yen. The victim noticed the watch was missing upon returning home and reviewed security camera footage, which captured the officer, identified as Haruka Kida, inside his residence. Police confirmed that there were no signs of forced entry, prompting an investigation into how she accessed the home. Kida, who has been on childcare leave for four years, has admitted to the theft. Chief Inspector Masataka Noda expressed regret over the incident and stated that strict measures will follow the investigation's findings.

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Mie police officer arrested for breaking into home and stealing watch

A 32-year-old female police officer in Toba, Mie Prefecture, has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of a 54-year-old male acquaintance in Suzuka City on August 25 and stealing a wristwatch worth 5,000 yen. The victim noticed the watch was missing upon returning home and reviewed security camera footage, which captured the officer, identified as Haruka Kida, inside his residence. Police confirmed that there were no signs of forced entry, prompting an investigation into how she accessed the home. Kida, who has been on childcare leave for four years, has admitted to the theft. Chief Inspector Masataka Noda expressed regret over the incident and stated that strict measures will follow the investigation's findings.

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