Three suspects linked to a burglary where valuable items including Ksh3, 167, 115 were stolen from a house in Westlands about a month ago have been arrested.
In an update on Monday, October 21, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the three, namely Lenah Khamatioli, Ian Kavaya, and Peninah Mutola were arrested in their hideout in Kawangware.
According to DCI, the three broke into the house on September 24, 2024, and made away with the money alongside two phones and several jewelleries.
"In the incident which took place on September 24, the house owner (a South Sudanese national) arrived at her home located along Rahpta Road Westlands to find her house girl missing, and along with her USD 24,500, an iPhone 15, a Samsung Z Flip and several jewelleries. She reported the theft at DCI Kilimani offices where investigations were launched," DCI said in a statement.
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DCI said following weeks of forensic trail, detectives from Kilimani were able to pounce on the suspects and seized items believed to be proceeds of crime.
DCI mentioned that the items they took into their possession include a range of brand new items including a Boxer motorcycle (Reg No. KMGN 840N), a 55-inch Vitron TV and a Hanmac microwave.
The detectives also siezed a HP laptop, NNix cooker oven, 6kg Pro gas cylinder, a five-sitter sofa, a mattress, two watches and three brand-new Samsung A50 phones.
"Also confiscated for investigation was an agreement for the purchase of a parcel of land in Kapkangani, Nandi County valued at Ksh 423,000. The suspects remain in custody as further search for possible accomplices and the remaining stolen items continues," the statement adds.
