Little Diamond man arrested for allegedly stealing construction equipment
A 32-year-old man was arrested by Police on Thursday in Little Diamond, East Bank Demerara, following the discovery of construction equipment suspected to be stolen.
Some of the suspected stolen items
Andrew Anthony Adolphus, a resident of the Little Diamond Squatting Area, was taken into custody after Police found him in possession of five cement mixers and a quantity of steel rods during a search at his home. The operation, conducted by ranks from the Diamond Police Station, was initially aimed at locating arms, ammunition, drugs, and other stolen articles.
During the search, Adolphus was questioned about the ownership of the items but remained silent. He was subsequently informed of the offence of unlawful possession, cautioned, and arrested.
The recovered cement mixers and steel rods were photographed and lodged at the Diamond Police Station as investigations continue.
