Police operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a 22-year-old car wash attendant, Issa Muhammed, for allegedly stealing a customer’s vehicle.

According to a statement from the police spokesperson, the incident occurred in Lagos, when Muhammed absconded with a Toyota Camry that had been entrusted to him for cleaning.

The RRS team, who had been informed of the theft, tracked down and apprehended the suspect.

The statement read;

“The suspect was arrested on Sunday in the Agege area of Lagos State where he parked the car to link up with a buyer.

“Preliminary investigations reveal that the car was handed over to the suspect three hours earlier by the owner in preparation for a family outing later in the afternoon.

“Muhammed, who was employed at the car wash three days before the incident, had removed the number plate of the car and discarded all identities linking the car to its owner immediately he arrived at Agege.”

The case will be charged to court after investigation.