Police arrest 3, recover 30 handsets after a single phone snatch in Kangemi
Three persons of interest are in police custody after a routine phone snatch in Kangemi uncovered a larger criminal network. What began as a mobile phone snatch in Kangemi Market on Friday, May 29, 2026, has since uncovered a larger phone-theft syndicate operating within Nairobi’s Central Business District. According to a statement by the National […]
A coordinated police operation in Kangemi Market resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of 30 suspected stolen mobile phones on May 29, 2026. The initial incident, a routine phone snatch, escalated into a broader phone-theft syndicate operating within Nairobi’s Central Business District. The stolen handsets, ranging in brand and model, were believed to have been snatched from victims across the city over several weeks.
Police acting on tips traced the stolen phone to a key suspect who provided full cooperation during interrogation. Three individuals of interest were apprehended, and a safe box was recovered. The National Police Service commended the public for their continued cooperation in aiding the investigation. Authorities have warned citizens against purchasing second-hand phones from unregulated street vendors and urged the public to report any criminal or suspicious activity to the nearest police station or through designated emergency numbers.
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