Detectives have recovered over 417 stolen phones in Nyeri County. A 32 year old man was also nabbed in connection with the theft.
The recovery of the stolen phones was made possible after one of the victims to the crime made a formal complaint to DCI.
“The recovery and arrest followed interrogations on two young men earlier arrested by Nyeri detectives, after they were cornered while snatching mobile phones from shoppers in Gatitu, Nyeri.
“John Kariuki and James Thuita were nabbed on November 1, 2023, before detectives proceeded to Gatitu shopping centre where their accomplice David Thinwa Ngatia who operated a mobile phones repair shop was ambushed and the recoveries made.” A statement seen by the k47 digital news team read.
Other items found stashed in his business space, according to detectives, included two TV sets, three laptops, two cameras, 47 mobile subscriber sim cards, a HP printer among others. These were all seized and kept as exhibits.
The Nyeri security command has reportedly warned against a surge in pick pocketers who are mostly interested in smart phones, but assures the public that whatever cartels are involved are on police radar and will soon face the full force of the law.
Meanwhile, David joins John and James as a guest of the state for the weekend, with his arraignment scheduled for Monday.
