The detectives from the office of the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Monday evening impounded a lorry allegedly stolen on on 19th of August, 2019. The officers arrested a Tanzanian Citizen during the incident.
The suspect, who was later identified as Mohammed Gure is currently under police custody pending probe into the matter. The suspect was transferred to the Kajiado South where he is being held in connection with the loss of the property.
"MOTOR VEHICLE Reg Number KCH 981N reported to have been Stolen on 19th of August, 2019 was today recovered at Rombo-Munyura Area along the KE-TZ Border by @DCI_Kenya Detectives based in Kajiado South. One #Tanzanian Suspect; 25-year-old Mohammed GURE arrested & in lawful custody," DCI said.
The detectives are now pursuing three other suspects in connection with the loss of the vehice. The police has since asked the members of the public to share with them any information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects in the vehicle theft syndicate.
It remains unclear whether the car theft is an isolated incident or one of the series of thefts in the country.
"The Detectives are still in pursuit of three other suspects who escaped during the operation. Motor vehicle driven back to Kenya and Legal procedures being taken," DCI added.