Senegal police arrest two over theft of Belarusian delegation's camera
A driver from the Ministry of Health and a market vendor were detained after a Nikon camera was stolen from the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games hotel.
Two members of the Belarusian delegation at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games had a Nikon camera stolen from the parking lot of the Pullman Hotel on November 2. Security footage showed a suspect driving a Toyota Land Cruiser taking the camera during a moment of inattention from guards.
An investigation led to the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, with a request sent to the DMTA. Driver S. Thiongane was arrested and identified O. Thiané, a vendor at the Nguélaw market, as the receiver of the stolen goods. The camera was recovered from Thiané's shop.
Both suspects were taken into custody for theft with breaking and entering and receiving stolen property, according to Libération. The incident occurred while the delegation was in Dakar for the JOJ 2026 events.
Why it mattersTwo individuals, a ministry driver and a market vendor, were arrested and charged with theft and receiving stolen property following the incident.