Power outages in Lae are making it easier for criminals to strike, police warn.

Lae city police boss, Superintendent Chris Kunyanba said criminals take advantage of dark streets to break into homes and shops.

“We use torches during patrols because the street lights aren’t working, which makes it harder to keep people safe,” he said.

Residents should lock up tight, avoid going out at night, and report anything suspicious right away.

“If we all work together, we can keep Lae safer during these blackouts,” Kunyanba added.

Police are ready and watching closely as the power problems continue.