Essequibo man who broke into cellphone store nabbed with stolen phones
The suspect Keon Davis
A 27-year-old resident of Maria’s Lodge, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was taken into custody for breaking into and stealing from the E-network Cellphone and Electronic Store on Thursday evening.
Police stated that the incident took place at Block C, Suddie, Essequibo Coast at about 23:40h. Detectives have since recovered one Samsung Z fold 6, one Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and one Samsung Galaxy S24+.
The three phones that were recovered
Based on reports received, a manager attached to the store opened for business at 8:00h and closed at 17:00h. However, at about 23:40h, a resident who occupied the upper level of the building heard the sound of breaking glass emanating from the lower level of the building.
Upon checking his Closed-circuit Television (CCTV) camera, he saw the eastern glass door broken and an unidentifiable male dressed in short pants, a white hat, and a pair of long boots, running away from the scene.
The manager was informed, after which the Police were summoned. Checks were made by the manager and the three cellphones mentioned above were discovered missing from the display table.
The clothes that the suspect was wearing at the time of the robbery
Acting on the information received, detectives went to the home of Keon Davis, a labourer and conducted a search on his premises during which the three cellphones were found inside his bedroom.
He was told of the allegation, cautioned, arrested and taken to the Aurora Police Station. The clothing the suspect was wearing at the time of the crime was also found. Investigations are continuing.
