Alleged Car Thief Nabbed While Dismantling Toyota Yaris For Parts In Lagos

Alleged Car Thief Nabbed While Dismantling Toyota Yaris For Parts In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a suspect named Monday Julius for allegedly stealing a Toyota Yaris in Oshodi, Lagos State.

According to a statement from the command, officers from the Ilupeju division arrested the 39-year-old suspect after conducting an investigation into the stolen vehicle.

Julius was reportedly found in the process of disassembling the car, intending to sell it for parts.

The statement, released on Monday, August 26, said: “Officers of the Ilupeju Division, while investigating a report of a Toyota Yaris Saloon Car that had been stolen from where it was parked, arrested Monday Julius, aged 39, at Oshodi.

“The suspect had already begun disassembling the car to sell it in parts, as he was unable to sell the vehicle whole. The vehicle has been recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.”