{
  "id": 481575,
  "title": "Accused person was found hiding in the ceiling after failed robbery attempt – Court told",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/accused-person-was-found-hiding-in-the-ceiling-after-failed-robbery",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-10T16:11:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/accused-person-was-found-hiding-in-the-ceiling-after-failed-robbery-attempt-court-told/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dickson Larbi, also known as Puplampu, allegedly hid in a ceiling after attempting to rob a seamstress living in Accra, according to prosecutors. The 2026 incident occurred when Pauline Dankwa-Smith spotted Larbi in her backyard and attempted to flee when Larbi threatened her with a sharp object. The accused turned himself in to the police, where police found personal items belonging to the victim and the accused. Larbi pleaded not guilty and is set to reappear in court on August 17, 2026.",
  "summary": "In order to escape a failed robbery attempt against a seamstress, an unemployed man, Dickson Larbi, hid in the ceiling of a nearby house. He was, however, later arrested and handed over to the police. The accused, also known as Puplampu, has been charged with unlawful entry, assault and robbery. He pleaded not guilty before […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Dickson Larbi hid in ceiling after failed robbery in Accra.",
    "Pauline Dankwa-Smith discovered Larbi in backyard, fled.",
    "Larbi surrendered to police, pleaded not guilty."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}