Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man in Kamulu who is suspected to be behind a series of car thefts.
In a statement on Monday, June 17, the DCI announced the arrest of Salesio Njagi Kiura following an investigation into a car theft report at Nairobi's Umoja Innercore Estate.
"Pursuit of the suspect followed a June 10, 2024 report referred to DCI Buruburu regarding the theft of a car Reg. No. KDJ 366C Toyota Ractis stolen at Nairobi's Umoja Innercore, whose owner found missing moments after parking it at a spot.
"Acting on intelligence, CRIB hawkshaws from Nairobi Regional Hqs, DCI Buruburu, and KPS officers from Kamulu Police Station proceeded to Kamulu along Josna Road at Kiura's (suspect) residence, where the reported stolen car was found while in the process of being dismantled," DCI stated.
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The directorate added that four other vehicles were found in the suspect's compound, with one having already had its colour changed.
"Inside the same gated home were found four other vehicles, including a blue Mazda Demio http://Reg.No KCW 831N, a Toyota Ractis (silver) KDB 216T, a Suzuki Mira (silver) KDB 308P and a white Toyota Passo http://Reg.No. KCW 346L (colour changed from its original blue)," DCI remarked.
The vehicles were towed to Buruburu Police Station where the suspect was also taken into custody as investigations kicked off.
