Two suspected thieves have been arrested by the police command in Suhum at the Suhum Asuboi in the Ayensuano district of the Eastern Region.

The suspects, Kwame Henry, 32, from Akyem Abomosu and Abu from Accra, allegedly stole 15 sheep and seven goats from Kade.

The suspects, three in number, were driving a Toyota car with registration number GR 8996-N and given a hot chase by the police patrol team upon a tip off when they got to Suhum.

One of them escaped while the others were arrested.

Suhum police commander, Chief Supt Joseph Owusu confirmed the incident to the media.