In a separate incident, the Police also reported that Police in Bakoteh have arrested two men, both in their 30s, for allegedly stealing an iPhone 11 Pro Max from an individual who gave them a lift in his vehicle on Thursday 27th July 2023.
"The suspects would impersonate police officers, and dupe their victim(s) to share codes of their lost phones with them. The duo confessed to the crimes of stealing and impersonation and are cooperating with police in their investigation. In a swift police operation, the Anti-crime Unit of the GPF arrested 18-year-old Mamudu Jallow of Farato Bojang Kunda for allegedly stealing iPhone 13 Pro Max, a Samsung phone, and a smartwatch in the early hours of Saturday 29th July 2023."
The police confirmed having recovered the stolen items from the suspect under arrest, who is now cooperating with the investigation. The Police high command says it remains committed to ensuring a criminal-free Gambia, valuing and protecting lives and property with the support and cooperation of the public.
