A white Mercedes-Benz C300, 2010 model, with registration number *ABUJA BWR-761BU* and chassis number *WDDGF8BB2BR133373*, was stolen from where it was parked in a hotel in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State.
According to the owner, he had parked the car at a hotel where he was lodged. Suddenly, he could not find the car keys despite searching thoroughly. He contacted friends who had visited his room, but none admitted to having seen the keys.
The car owner then informed the hotel's security personnel that he could not locate the keys and would need to stay an extra day to process a replacement so he could drive home. He also asked the security team to alert him immediately if anyone attempted to open or tamper with the vehicle.
While the worried owner was upstairs, the hotel receptionist knocked on his door to inform him that someone had driven the car away.
When questioned by the hotel owner and the car owner, the security man on duty explained that he had approached to identify the person opening the car, but the suspect sped off at high speed with the vehicle before he could intervene.
They later reported the incident at the nearest police station after local vigilantes failed to respond to distress calls.
Anyone with useful information is kindly requested to contact the following numbers or report to the nearest police station:
- 08039245983
- 09044322920
- 08035106183
The incident occurred on February 9, 2026.