A teenager was apprehended Wednesday for trying to steal a mobile phone. The incident happened at a busy market in Accra.

Market security personnel stopped the crime. They caught the young person in the act of attempting to take a phone from a vendor.

The security team then handed the suspect over to the police. Police will now decide the next steps.

The Accra market is known for its crowds. Such areas sometimes see attempts at petty theft.

This arrest shows the vigilance of market security. It also shows their quick response to crime.