Driver caught on CCTV stealing granted bail of GHC 50,000
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The suspect, identified as Kwabena Gyimah, also known as “69,” was allegedly caught on CCTV footage at the journalist’s home while committing the crime.
A 20-year-old driver, accused of stealing mobile phones from a journalist and two other residents in Community 17, Sakumono, has been brought before an Accra Circuit Court.
The suspect, identified as Kwabena Gyimah, also known as “69,” was allegedly caught on CCTV footage at the journalist’s home while committing the crime. He faces charges for three counts of unlawful entry and three counts of theft.
Gyimah has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Meanwhile, his alleged accomplice, known as "Coded" or IB, is still at large.
Presiding Judge Samuel Bright Acquah granted Gyimah bail set at GHC 50,000, with three sureties required. Additionally, the court directed him to report to the police once a week. The next hearing is scheduled for February 4, 2025.
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Benjamin Kofi Baafi did not oppose the bail request but emphasized that the accused must continue attending court proceedings until the case is concluded. Defense lawyer Kofi Bonney also advocated for Gyimah’s release on bail.
Case Details
According to ASP Baafi, the first complainant, journalist John Foley, resides in Community 17 alongside banker Andy Ababio and a third complainant, Vida Akwei Naadude.
The prosecution claims that Gyimah, who resides in Palladium, Accra Central, broke into their homes and stole mobile phones.
On August 5, 2025, Foley discovered that his iPhone 14 Pro Max, which had been placed beside his bed the night before, was missing. He also noticed that his bedroom window was open.
Upon reviewing CCTV footage, he reportedly saw Gyimah on his property, prompting him to file a report with the Sakumono police.
Foley later shared the incident in a community WhatsApp group, where he discovered that two other residents, Ababio and Naadude, had experienced similar break-ins. They reported that their mobile phones—including an iPhone 11, a Samsung S22 Ultra, and a Samsung A5—had been stolen.
Investigation and Arrest
Following police investigations, officers traced Foley’s stolen iPhone 14 Pro Max to a phone shop at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, where it was recovered and kept as evidence.
Using intelligence gathered, the police located Gyimah at his hideout in Palladium and arrested him on December 31, 2024. He was later transferred to the Sakumono police station on January 3, 2025.
During questioning, Gyimah allegedly admitted to selling the stolen devices to a Nigerian national known as “Coded,” who remains on the run.
The case remains under investigation as authorities continue efforts to apprehend the fugitive accomplice.
