Robbery suspect arrested in Millennium City, stolen items recovered
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According to a statement signed by DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, Head of Public Affairs for the Regional Command, the incident took place around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, when the suspect allegedly attacked a woman and snatched her handbag.
The Central East Regional Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Okolie Samuel in connection with a dawn robbery near Golden Prime Preparatory School in Sector 5, Millennium City, located in the Gomoa East District.
According to a statement signed by DSP Victor Kofi Dosoo, Head of Public Affairs for the Regional Command, the incident took place around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, when the suspect allegedly attacked a woman and snatched her handbag. The bag reportedly contained an iPhone 16 Pro Max and cash.
Acting swiftly, police launched an intelligence-led operation and, with assistance from the victim, tracked the suspect to his hideout in Ngleshie Amanfrom. A search at the location led to the recovery of the stolen iPhone, which the victim confirmed as hers.
In addition to the phone, police retrieved several items believed to be stolen, including:
A Dell laptop
Two Itel mobile phones
One Nokia and one Alcatel mobile phone
A Vodafone WiFi device
Two pairs of AirPods
A gold necklace
Three wristwatches
A ladies’ purse and a wallet containing an NHIS card in the name of Kwapong Sahnan
Ten memory cards
Samuel is currently in police custody and assisting with ongoing investigations. He is expected to be arraigned in court soon.
The Central East Police Command is calling on anyone who may have been a victim of robbery—especially involving any of the recovered items—to report to the Regional Headquarters to help with investigations.
Police reaffirmed their commitment to public safety and assured the public of continued efforts to rid communities of criminal activity.
