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Emirati teen honoured for helping nab 'wanted' criminal

Monday, 23 December 2019 18:00

An Emirati teenager has been honoured for helping in the arrest of a 'wanted' criminal in Sharjah.

Fourteen-year-old Mohammad Saeed Al Zaabi reportedly informed the authorities about a man who he spotted moving suspiciously around his neighbourhood at night.

Following the tip-off, the Sharjah Police launched an investigation and were able to determine his criminal past.

The suspect has been arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution.

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Officials lauded the teen for alerting the authorities and hoped it would motivate more people to cooperate with the police.

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