The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Ifeanyi Jeremiah Obi, over alleged multiple cases of mobile phone theft in hotels across Awka, Isuaniocha and Mgbakwu communities.
The suspect was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, October 25, by operatives of the Amanuke Police Division following investigations into reported phone theft incidents and a review of CCTV footage allegedly linking him to the crimes.
During interrogation, Obi reportedly confessed to stealing five Android phones from hotels in the affected communities.
The police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the arrest, stating that further investigations had commenced to recover the stolen devices, determine the full extent of the alleged offences and identify other individuals who may have been involved.
A video released by the police reportedly captured the suspect allegedly stealing a mobile phone at a hotel.
