Police arrest 22-year-old suspect, recover stolen motorcycle in Cross River
The Cross River State police command says it arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Ason Onen Usang and recovered an unregistered Dayang motorcycle suspected to have been stolen from Ikom Local Government Area.
A statement on Sunday by Eitokpah Sunday, the command’s spokesman, said the suspect was arrested at about 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday while allegedly attempting to sell the motorcycle.
“The motorcycle bears Chassis No. LKIPCKL10M1086477 and Engine No. DY156EMI7133995.
“The suspect reportedly claimed to have purchased it from an unknown person but could not provide the alleged seller’s identity, purchase documents or other verifiable evidence of the transaction,” he said.
Mr Sunday said the suspect remained in police custody as investigators worked to establish the motorcycle’s origin, identify its rightful owner and trace the alleged seller.
He added that the investigation will also determine whether other persons were involved in the suspected theft.
Mr Sunday appealed to anyone who recognises the motorcycle or has information that may help locate its rightful owner to contact or report to the nearest police station.
He noted that upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect and any other person found culpable will be charged in court in accordance with the law.
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