The urban police station of Mbacké proceeded, on November 1, 2025, to arrest three individuals accused of criminal association and attempted robbery committed at night with breaking and entering, Seneweb has learned.

In the early hours of November 1, 2025, around 3:00 a.m., the victim was awakened by suspicious noises coming from the front door. Upon going to investigate, the man discovered two young men in his yard. They were equipped with burglary tools. He immediately alerted his neighbors, who gave chase. During their escape, they abandoned a cell phone and bolt cutters.

The next day, an unexpected event occurred. The victim received a call on the phone the burglars had left behind. The caller claimed to have lost their phone while traveling in Mbacké. The victim immediately realized it was one of the accomplices. She went straight to the police station to file a report.

A trap set by the police

The officers of the Mbacké urban police station's investigation unit implemented a strategy. Accompanied by the police, the victim went to Diamaguène where she arranged to meet the caller. He arrived with an accomplice. Both men were arrested by Commissioner Alioune Fall's team.

Taken to the police station, the two suspects stated that the phone belonged to a friend. Officers then searched the room of this third individual, leading to his arrest. Investigators also seized a machete and various hardware tools that could be used to commit burglaries.

The three suspects have been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing to determine if they are involved in other burglaries in the area.