The complainant had alleged that the convict entered her shop in Kawo and stole six pieces of wrappers, five skirts and 10 pairs of trousers.
The convict was apprehended by the security guards while trying to escape in a tricycle.
The police officer added that the defendant was apprehended following a tip-off by a bank he went to withdraw the money.
The accused was arrested by a security man at the market when he went back in to steal more goods from the shop.
The accused committed the offence at his residence and threatened to kill the minor if she tells anyone.
