The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested a key suspect believed to be behind a spate of motorbike thefts across several parts of the capital in recent weeks.
The suspect, Emmanuel Akanpatiba, was apprehended on June 24, 2025, following a report by a resident of Madina whose red Royal motorbike (registration number M-25-CW 367) was stolen while parked in his compound overnight.
Acting on intelligence, police officers traced the stolen motorbike to Akanpatiba, who was found in possession of it.
During interrogation, he admitted to the theft and named an accomplice, Israel Fredrick Lomotey, who is currently on the run.
