The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a key suspect believed to be behind a series of motorbike thefts reported within the Accra Region over the past month.

“On June 24, 2025, a resident of Madina reported that his red Royal motorbike, registration number M-25-CW 367, which he had parked in his house the previous night, was stolen while he slept,” a police statement recounted.

“Acting on intelligence, a team from the Accra Region arrested Emmanuel Akanpatiba, who was found in possession of the stolen motorbike. During interrogation, the suspect admitted to the offence and identified his accomplice as Israel Fredrick Lomotey, who is currently at large.”

According to police, investigations have further revealed that the suspect and his accomplices are responsible for at least 12 motorbike thefts in various parts of the city, including Madina, Adenta, Lapaz, and Teshie, within the past month.

“The suspect also named Nurudeen, Ali, and Inusah, all based at the Agbogbloshie Onion Market, as the receivers of the stolen motorbikes,” the statement explained.

The police revealed the Emmanuel’s modus operandi, saying, “During interrogation, the suspect revealed that he typically breaks the steering lock of the stolen motorbikes, transports them to Agbogbloshie, and sells them to receivers for amounts ranging between GHS2,000 and GHS3,000, depending on the year of registration of the motorbike.”

“Efforts are underway to arrest the remaining accomplices, namely, Israel Fredrick Lomotey, Nurudeen, Ali, and Inusah, and recover additional stolen motorbikes,” police said.

The statement concluded, “The Accra Regional Police Command advises the public to secure their motorbikes and other valuables properly and report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station. Members of the public with information on the remaining suspects or stolen motorbikes are encouraged to contact the Police through 18555 or 192.”