Asiakwa residents corner notorious clothes thief

Residents of Asiakwa in the Eastern Region say they have had enough of a man they describe as a notorious thief who has been making their lives difficult.

They accused the man of breaking into homes and stealing clothes, phones and chargers, leaving many households counting their losses.

According to residents, the alleged thief had turned the community into his hunting ground, moving from one compound to the next.

His unusual choice of stolen items, particularly clothes, reportedly earned him a reputation for dressing flamboyantly in outfits that did not belong to him.

Tension boiled over when some residents decided to confront him after yet another round of thefts.

A group surrounded his home, determined to put an end to what they described as months of torment.

In the heat of the moment, the alleged thief nearly faced mob justice before cooler heads prevailed.

When residents searched his home, they claim they discovered piles of stolen clothing, several mobile phones and countless chargers, items they believe were taken from different homes in the area.

The incident has reignited calls for stronger community policing and closer collaboration between residents and local security officers.

While many in Asiakwa are relieved that the man has been caught, they say they want the law to take its course to prevent such incidents from repeating in the future.