Crime
Car Wash Attendant Arrested For Stealing Customer’s Vehicle
The suspect was arrested on Sunday in the Agege area of Lagos State where he parked the car
Issa Muhammed, a 22-year-old car wash employee, was arrested by operatives of the Police Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, for allegedly stealing a customer’s vehicle.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos police command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Tuesday, September 12.
Issa was arrested after he absconded with a 2012 Toyota Camry handed over to him for cleaning in the Isheri area of Lagos.
“The suspect was arrested on Sunday in the Agege area of Lagos State where he parked the car to link up with a buyer.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the car was handed over to the suspect three hours earlier by the owner in preparation for a family outing later in the afternoon.
“Muhammed, who was employed at the car wash three days before the incident, had removed the number plate of the car and discarded all identities linking the car to its owner immediately he arrived at Agege.”
The case will be charged to court after investigation.
