ex Convict Caught and arrested
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Earlier this month a tourist from New Zealand was physically assaulted by Silao Leleiga an ex convict whom Police have been tracking down since the incident happened on a Sunday afternoon in Apia has been caught.
The Samoa Police Correction and Services commends the assistance of the General Public.
The police posted information about the suspects appearance and mug shot on their Facebook page appealing to the general public for any information that will lead to his arrest.
Silao Leleiga was caught and arrested on Saturday night by the Criminal Investigations Division at Aleisa. The Samoa Police Corrections & Services acknowledge the ongoing support of the general public that led to his man's arrest.
The suspect named Silao Fa'aleleiga or better known as Silao Faaleleiga hails from the villages of Sapunaoa , Sa'anapu and Vaitele Fou.
The suspect was recently released from jail not long ago and was imprisoned for previous convictions.