Kasarani police arrest 3 suspected phone snatchers found with hidden kitchen knives
Police officers in Kasarani, Nairobi, have arrested three persons of interest suspected of involvement in phone-snatching incidents after cornering them inside an apartment in Sunton. According to the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Sunton Police Station conducted the operation that led to the arrest of the trio, who were found in possession of kitchen […]
In Kasarani, Nairobi, three individuals suspected of involvement in phone-snatching incidents have been apprehended by police officers from Sunton Police Station. The suspects were found hiding kitchen knives concealed in their trousers during a search conducted in an apartment in Sunton. The arrests are part of ongoing efforts by the National Police Service (NPS) to combat phone theft and related street crimes in Nairobi, with authorities urging the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
The NPS released a statement on October 10, 2026, confirming the arrest of the three suspects and indicating that they are currently in custody pending arraignment in court, where they are expected to face relevant charges. This latest operation follows another incident on October 4, 2026, where police apprehended two individuals in Clay City, Sunton, and Hunters after a phone-snatching incident, recovering a stolen mobile phone and crude weapons.
While both incidents involve suspected phone theft in Kasarani, the statements do not confirm a connection between the two cases. Police have repeatedly called on residents to cooperate by providing information that could help prevent crime and identify suspects, urging the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activities promptly. The three suspects remain in police custody as they await arraignment.
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