# Residential burglaries in Suriname

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/residential-burglaries-in-suriname
> Updated: 2026-09-16T15:52:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Police in Suriname are investigating several residential burglaries involving the theft of significant valuables. 

In the Wanica district, a burglary occurred during the night of September 12–13, 2026, where thieves stole SRD 200,000, USD 1,500, and various 18-karat gold items. A witness reported seeing an unidentified white vehicle near the scene. 

In a separate incident on Saturnusstraat, burglars entered a residence on a Wednesday morning and stole two safes. Geyersvlijt police are currently investigating the method of entry and the contents of the stolen safes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Suriname police investigate multiple residential burglaries

Police in Suriname are investigating separate residential burglaries in Wanica and Saturnusstraat involving the theft of safes, large sums of cash in SRD and USD, and gold jewelry.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suriname-police-investigate-multiple-residential-burglaries

### 2026-08-25: Violent crime incidents reported in Suriname and Belgium

Violent crime incidents have been reported in Suriname and Belgium, involving an armed home robbery in De Goede Verwachting and drug-related shootings in the Sint-Gillis district.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/violent-crime-incidents-reported-in-suriname-and-belgium

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