Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a notorious gangster suspected of snatching mobile phones from unsuspecting bystanders using a motorcycle in Mombasa.
In a statement on Tuesday, December 31, DCI disclosed that the suspect, Ian Mahad, also known as Suleiman, was arrested at a motorcycle shop in Mombasa's central business district while purchasing a new motorcycle.
According to the directorate, angry members of the public previously torched a motorcycle belonging to the suspect.
"A notorious gang associate, infamous for using a motorcycle to snatch mobile phones from unsuspecting bystanders in Bamburi, Nyali, and Kadzandani areas, has been apprehended by detectives from Mombasa Regional Headquarters.
"In a determined pursuit of the gang, detectives arrested Ian Mahad, also known as Suleiman, at a motorcycle shop in Mombasa's central business district, where he was purchasing a new bike. This came after angry locals torched his previous motorcycle during his theft spree on Saturday," DCI stated.
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The directorate, however, noted that the suspect's associates managed to flee after the detectives widened their operation and recovered one motorcycle, among other items.
"The officers expanded their operation to gang members hiding near Kadzandani Primary School, where they recovered a motorcycle with registration number KMGG 228X Honda, an Oppo mobile phone, and other items. However, other culprits managed to evade capture," DCI explained.
The suspect has been placed in police custody awaiting arraignment as police continue with the search for the elusive suspects.
