The Lagos State Police Command says operatives of its Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a car wash attendant, Issa Muhammed, after he absconded with a 2012 Toyota Camry handed over to him for cleaning in Isheri area of the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated this in a Tuesday statement.
Hundeyin disclosed that the 22-year-old was arrested on Sunday, September 9, in the Agege area of the state, where he parked the car to link up with a buyer.
“Preliminary investigations reveal that the car was handed over to the suspect three hours earlier by the owner in preparation for a family outing later in the afternoon.
“Mohammed, who was employed at the car wash three days before the incident, had removed the number plate of the car and discarded all identities linking the car to its owner immediately he arrived Agege.
“The CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi-led RRS will be charging the matter to court immediately investigation is concluded,” the statement read in part.