Suspect caught stealing cables in Plaisance, nabbed after chase

Police are investigating a case of property damage and simple larceny involving telecommunications cables belonging to One Communication Company. The incident occurred around 16:30h on Sunday at Robert Road, Plaisance, East Coast Demerara (ECD).
According to a statement from the Guyana Police Force (GPF), ranks attached to the Sparendaam Anti-Crime Patrol responded to a transmission received from the Region Four ‘C’ Operations Room. Upon arrival at the location, Police said ranks observed a man on a metal ladder affixed to a utility pole.
On spotting the approaching police vehicle, the suspect quickly descended the ladder and attempted to escape by running into a nearby yard. Officers gave chase on foot and were able to apprehend the suspect a short distance away. He was immediately taken into custody. A search of the surrounding area led to the discovery of a large quantity of wire believed to have been stolen from the utility post. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.