GUINAW-RAILS: THREE INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED AFTER THE THEFT OF PAINT BUCKETS VALUED AT 700,000 FCFA

As part of an investigation into a burglary committed at night, the elements of the Guinaw-Rails police station proceeded to arrest three individuals identified as A.CAMARA, Painter, Y.DABO, as well as A.KOUYATÉ, All are domiciled in Guinaw-Rails South.

They are being prosecuted for conspiracy and burglary committed at night, involving twenty-five (25) buckets of paint, with a total estimated value of 700,000 FCFA.

This intervention follows a complaint registered the same day and filed by S.GUÈYE, a baker by profession. He had reported the disappearance of twenty-five (25) buckets of paint stored in his building.

The investigations carried out by the investigators led to the arrest of the first suspect, who, during his hearing, allegedly implicated five other individuals involved in this case.

According to the statements collected, the events took place during the night of November 10-11, 2026. The accused allegedly began by destroying part of the wall surrounding the plaintiff's building before entering the premises to steal the twenty-five (25) buckets of paint.

After the theft, the stolen goods were allegedly stored in a room. Of the twenty-five buckets taken, seventeen (17) were reportedly sold in Keur Massar.

Further investigations led police to discover eight buckets of paint in A. CAMARA's room. These were recovered and taken to the station.

However, the investigation is far from having revealed all its secrets. The search continues actively in order to apprehend the other alleged accomplices, identified as Mr. Ndiaye and Lamine, as well as any potential receivers of stolen goods.

The public prosecutor's office has been informed of the facts. The investigation is ongoing.