Diyala police arrest two suspects in theft of 50 cellphones

BAQUBA — Diyala police said Sunday they arrested two suspects accused of stealing more than 50 cellphones from a shop in the subdistrict of Jadidat al-Shatt.

Police said the operation followed a report through the Rapid Response Department that a cellphone store had been robbed and 50 devices of various types were taken.

After reviewing surveillance camera footage and listening to witness statements, a security team identified and arrested the suspects, the statement said.

The suspects were presented before an investigative judge, who issued a detention order under Article 443 of the Penal Code.