- DCI officers arrested a 27-year-old suspect in a Nakuru intelligence-led operation targeting a suspected serial burglar
- Officers raided his Free Area home and found two TV screens, three subwoofers, bedding, clothing, footwear, and military-grade ammunition
- Their owners positively identified most of the recovered items as property stolen during break-ins over the past two months
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Nakuru: The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of carrying out a series of house break-ins across Tabuga and its surrounding areas over the past two months.
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According to a report shared on Tuesday, October 13, officers from Githioro Police Station moved against him following intelligence reports linking him to the burglaries.
The raid targeted his residence in the Free Area neighbourhood, where a search of the premises yielded a substantial collection of goods believed to have been stolen.
What was recovered at the suspect's home
Among the items found were two 43-inch television screens, two TV stands, three subwoofers, and assorted clothing, bedding, and footwear.
Investigators also recovered a pair of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) jungle trousers, a homemade toy gun, one live round, and blank ammunition of calibre 7.62×51mm.
The DCI confirmed that a significant portion of the recovered property had already been positively identified by its rightful owners, marking what the agency described as a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigations into burglaries reported in the area.
"The recovery marks a significant breakthrough, with most of the items already positively identified by their rightful owners," DCI said.
Suspect held as investigations continue
The suspect remained in custody as of Tuesday, undergoing processing ahead of his arraignment in court.
Investigators are working to determine the full scope of his alleged criminal activities, including whether he is connected to additional cases beyond those already reported in the Tabuga area.
The DCI urged members of the public with information on criminal activity to reach out through its toll-free line at 0800 722 203 or via WhatsApp at 0709 570 000, assuring callers that all reports would be handled anonymously.
Suspect arrested with loaded pistol at Kirinyaga bar
Elsewhere, a 27-year-old man was arrested at a club in Mwea East, Kirinyaga county, after police received a tip-off from members of the public. Officers said they found a pistol with one live round in its chamber and two spent cartridges.
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The suspect remained in custody as detectives investigated how he obtained the firearm and the circumstances surrounding it.
The DCI credited public cooperation for the arrest and urged residents to report suspicious activity.
Source: TUKO.co.ke