Four teenagers, aged between 11 and 13 years, have been arrested for allegedly breaking into three shops and stealing at Ekumfi Immuna in the Central Region.
According to reports, these teenagers were caught with items including packets of drinks, biscuits, sugar and gari among other provisions.
According to residents, they acted upon hearing the sound of a padlock being broken and rushed to the scene, only to find the teenagers in the store with a bag full of stolen items.
They apprehended them, tied them up, and took them to the chief’s Palace.
The Odikro of Ekumfi Immuna, Nana Odwirey Ababio, condemned the act and expressed concern over the increasing rate of thefts reported by residents.
Nana Odwirey Ababio said the suspects would be sent to juvenile cells for their misconduct and suggested that their actions were orchestrated by older teenagers.
The community leaders condemned the act and expressed worry over the increasing rate of crimes in the area.
Nana Odwirey Ababio promised to ensure that the suspects receive proper rehabilitation.
He also advised parents to take good care of their children and educate them to avoid crimes.
The suspects have been taken to the police station and are assisting with the investigation.