A 21-year-old man was apprehended at Kasoa new market for impersonating a woman to steal merchandise from female market vendors.
The head of the market security team, Alahji Haruna Tetteh Mensah, revealed that the suspect, disguised as a female trader, took advantage of the apparently deserted state of the market to engage in theft.
He was clad in trousers and a blouse, adorned with a headscarf, and had a cloth wrapped around his waist. However, his suspicious behavior and appearance aroused concerns among traders, leading to an alarm being raised.
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Luck ran out for the impostor as traders became wary of his actions, resulting in his capture. He was subsequently handed over to the Kasoa new market Police station for further investigation.
The security chief informed Adom News’ Seth Kofi Adjei that the market has experienced several theft incidents. Consequently, they have decided to increase patrols to enhance the security of goods in the market, especially during the festive Christmas season.
