{"id":69682,"date":"2025-07-08T01:06:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69682"},"modified":"2025-07-08T01:06:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:06:44","slug":"police-arrest-key-suspect-in-motorbike-theft-ring-in-accra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=69682","title":{"rendered":"Police arrest key suspect in motorbike theft ring in Accra"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a key suspect in connection with a series of motorbike thefts reported across the capital in recent weeks.<\/p>\n

According to the police, the suspect, Emmanuel Akanpatiba, was picked up on June 24, after a resident of Madina reported the theft of his red Royal motorbike from his home overnight.<\/p>\n

Acting on intelligence, officers traced the stolen motorbike to the suspect, who, during interrogation, admitted to the crime and identified his accomplice as Israel Fredrick Lomotey, currently on the run.<\/p>\n

Police investigations have since uncovered a wider network involving at least 12 motorbike thefts in areas including Madina, Adenta, Lapaz, and Teshie. <\/p>\n

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According to the suspect, the stolen bikes were typically transported to the Agbogbloshie Onion Market, where they were sold to known receivers identified as Nurudeen, Ali, and Inusah.<\/p>\n

The police stated that Mr Akanpatiba confessed to breaking the steering locks of the motorbikes before transporting them to Agbogbloshie. <\/p>\n

The stolen bikes were reportedly sold for between GH\u00a22,000 and GH\u00a23,000, depending on the year of registration.<\/p>\n

The statement said efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accomplices and recover more stolen bikes.<\/p>\n

The police have urged the public to properly secure their motorbikes and valuables and report suspicious activity to the nearest police station.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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