The Koforidua Divisional Police Command is on a manhunt for a car theft syndicate, terrorising residents.
The syndicate has reportedly stolen about five cars in less than a week in the Easter regional capital.
The latest incident occurred on Wednesday morning, involving a senior staff of the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly whose Hyundai Elantra with registration number ER 584-21 was stolen from her car park.
A Hyundai Elantra with registration number GE 2028-19 was also stolen.
The owner has been identified as the owner of Olive Mall opposite the Mile 50 total fuel station at Awoy3.
The Police Command according to reports by Accra-based Channel One News possess a bunch of master keys and remotes.
Detailing their modus operandi, the Police sources said the criminal syndicate track their victims to their homes or shops and on their blind side.
They then try their hands on any of the keys or remotes to access the targeted vehicle before bolting with it.
The incessant crime has left residents in fear.
Meanwhile, as the Police have urged residents to offer information that can assist with investigations.
Source: Adomonline.com
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