Court remands teenager over stolen gadgets valued GH¢26,500

An Accra Circuit Court has remanded an 18-year-old male in police custody. He is accused of stealing electrical gadgets worth GH¢26,500.

Philip pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and theft. He stole mobile phones, a laptop, and a PlayStation Portable (PSP). The court convicted him based on his plea, but the sentence was deferred.

On May 26, 2025, Philip told the court he had not been contacted for investigation help. The court ordered him to be sent to dishonest receivers to recover the stolen items. He will return to court on June 11, 2025.

His alleged accomplices, known as “Burn Them” and “Saasa,” are still at large.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Raymond Ackom informed the court about the case. Mr. John Acquah is the complainant and a businessman. Philip worked as an errand boy for him. Both lived in West Trassaco, Accra.

On April 17, 2025, Mr. Acquah returned home to find his house broken into. His belongings included an iPhone XS, an HP Envy laptop, an iPad, and three T-shirts worth GH¢20,000 were stolen.

On April 23, Mr. Acquah saw Philip wearing one of his stolen shirts. He called the police immediately, leading to Philip's arrest.

During the investigation, Philip admitted to stealing from Mr. Acquah’s home. He took a spare key and stole various items that day.

Philip told police he sold the stolen items at Madina Zongo Junction for GH¢1,100. The police quickly recovered Mr. Acquah’s iPhone XS, iPad, and three shirts.

Philip was released on police inquiry bail but had to report later for further investigation.

However, on May 4, 2025, he broke into Mr. Acquah’s apartment again and stole a PSP valued at GH¢6,500. He was arrested again on May 5 for this theft.

The prosecution stated that Philip confessed again during questioning about how he committed both thefts. He mentioned “Burn Them” and “Saasa” as receivers of the stolen goods who are currently at large.

Philip was charged with theft and brought before the court again while efforts continue to apprehend his accomplices.