The Abuakwa Divisional Command of the Police has arrested a 31-year-old resident of Sepaase in the Atwima Nwabiagya South municipality of the Ashanti region for allegedly stealing prepaid meters.

Prince Asare was reportedly caught stealing a prepaid meter in Abuakwa Agogo Newsite, a suburb of the municipality, by residents.

He was later handed over to the police for arrest and further investigations.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is not enthused about the recent rampant meter theft cases in the region.