A 38-year-old driver and customer of Asuogyaman Company Limited at the Timber Market in Accra has been remanded into police custody for allegedly stealing plywood worth GH¢2,700 from the company’s warehouse.
The accused, Kojo Addo, reportedly took advantage of a quiet moment at the warehouse around 10:30 a.m. on March 20 to steal 20 pieces of 6mm plywood. He is said to have hidden the stolen items in a nearby house for later collection.
According to police investigators, the act was captured on the company’s CCTV cameras, which led to Addo’s arrest. He was apprehended and taken to the James Town Police Station, where he was detained for further questioning.
During investigations, Addo admitted to the offence in his cautioned statement, attributing his actions to economic hardship. He subsequently led police to the location where the plywood had been hidden, and the stolen items were retrieved.
The case, prosecuted by Chief Inspector Portia Nuarko, was heard at the Dansoman Circuit Court presided over by Her Honour Halimah El-Alawa Abdul-Baasit. Although the accused pleaded not guilty in court, his explanation was noted to be inconsistent with his plea.
He has since been remanded into custody and is expected to reappear in court on April 9, 2025.
The complainant in the case, Eric Badu Odoi, a supervisor at Asuogyaman Company Limited, reported the incident after the missing stock was discovered and CCTV footage reviewed.
