Thieves broke into the Road Development Corporation (RDC) headquarters in Male’ on early Monday, after removing tin sheets from the roof of the building.
Police said the break-in was reported to the authorities at 07:48 am.
Police officers are operating at the scene, said a spokesperson.
RDC is not new to break-ins, having faced two similar incidents in the past. The office reportedly stopped keeping cash in the building after the incidents.
RDC had MVR 100,000 stolen in a break-in back in April.