Hard Labor Ahead: Jobless Thief Imprisoned for Stealing iPhones and Yam Phones

A 33-year-old unemployed man, Bright Kwame Amankwah, has been sentenced to six years in prison with hard labor by a circuit court in Dormaa-Ahenkro, Dormaa Central Municipality of Bono Region. He was found guilty of theft after admitting to stealing various items from Sarah Fosuaa's handbag. The stolen items included an Apple iPhone 7 Plus, a Techno Spark 4, two Itel keypad phones, GhC16,000.00 in cash, a wristwatch, perfume, a brassiere, and a handkerchief.

According to Police Inspector Emmanuel Asare, the incident took place on May 4th at around 8:30 PM. As Fosuaa was leaving her church in Dormaa-Ahenkro with her friend Rachael, Amankwah suddenly grabbed her bag from behind, took the valuables, and fled. Fosuaa raised an alarm, and people in the area joined in chasing and apprehending the thief. However, during the pursuit, Amankwah sustained a head injury in a struggle with the pursuers before being arrested.

A concerned citizen witnessing the situation called the Dormaa-Ahenkro Police Station, prompting the police personnel to swiftly respond and rescue the convict. Amankwah was taken to the hospital for treatment and later discharged before being returned to the police custody.

During the interrogation, Amankwah confessed to the charges pressed against him, leading to his sentencing by the judge. This case highlights the importance of swift action by the community and law enforcement in combating theft and ensuring the safety of individuals in the area.

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