Detectives in Kitengela have recovered assorted stolen electronics and gas cylinders and arrested four male suspects.
In a crackdown informed through a tip-off from members of the public, police raided a rental house within the Kyang’ombe area suspected to be housing a gang of criminals before recovering the items.
At the time of the arrest, the four male suspects aged between 22 and 33 years were indoors and could not explain the source of the items.
The items included pricy television sets, laptops, mobile phones, generators and hoofers.
According to detectives, preliminary investigations rank the arrested suspects as the lead criminals who have been terrorizing locals resulting in a surge of home break-ins.
The items are later sold to unsuspecting members of the public through illegal second-hand items dealers.
Isinya Sub County police commander Patrick Manyasi says detectives are on high alert to curb crime and ensure the safety of Kenyans.
“The four suspects we have in our custody have given us crucial leads on criminal gangs stealing from members of the public. The criminals target portable household items which they sell at the readily available black market. We are following less to unearth rogue business persons involved in the trade to ensure we bring them to book to face the wrath of the law,” Manyasi warned.
Kitengela public tip-off
Manyasi lauded members of the public for giving crucial information to detectives saying the collaboration will help fight insecurity.
“The number of updates and crucial information coming from members of the public have in the recent past increased and that has been key in curbing and fighting criminal activities. We are happy that members of the public are volunteering information, making our work easier and enabling faster response on matters of security,” he added.
Members of the public have been called upon to identify their lost items at the Kitengela police station.
John Wesonga a resident of Kitengela who was among those who had turned up to identify the recovered phones, says he lost his gadget to a criminal who grabbed the phone while on a motorbike.
“I am happy and hopeful that I will get my stolen phone. The phone was stolen while I was having a conversation along the Kitengela market. The person who grabbed it was on a motorbike but by the time I screamed to catch the members of the public attention it was too late, the rider sped off,” Wesonga said.
The suspects are being held at Kitengela police station awaiting to be arraigned at Kajiado law courts on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.