3 arrested as DCI recovers stolen Toyota Probox headed to Uganda

Detectives in Nanyuki have apprehended three individuals allegedly involved in a motor vehicle theft ring and recovered a stolen Toyota Probox en route to Uganda, as part of broader investigations into vehicle theft cases in the region. The trio was apprehended at Naiberi Centre while en route to Uganda with the vehicle, following investigations into multiple reported thefts in Nanyuki and surrounding areas.

According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the vehicle was taken on November 3-4, 2026, before detectives located and stopped the suspects while they were allegedly transporting the stolen car out of the country. "Detectives from Nanyuki have arrested three suspects behind a motor vehicle theft syndicate and recovered a stolen Toyota Probox believed to have been destined for Uganda," the DCI announced.

The arrests came after an intensified operation by detectives aiming to identify those behind the reported thefts and dismantle the suspected criminal network operating in the area. The three suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to face charges of stealing a motor vehicle under Section 278A of the Penal Code, which criminalizes vehicle theft.

The recovered Toyota Probox is the latest outcome of investigations targeting individuals suspected of stealing vehicles and moving them across Kenya's borders. However, detectives emphasize that the investigation is ongoing, and they are pursuing additional leads to determine if the three suspects were part of a larger criminal network.

"Meanwhile, detectives are pursuing further leads to identify and apprehend other members of the suspected criminal network," the DCI stated. The ongoing investigations aim to establish whether the recovered vehicle was part of a broader operation involving the theft and transportation of vehicles beyond Kenya's borders. The DCI has also renewed its appeal to the public to report suspicious activities and provide information that could assist officers in disrupting criminal networks through its Fichua Kwa DCI campaign.

The three suspects will remain in custody pending their court appearance, while detectives continue pursuing other persons of interest connected to the suspected vehicle theft syndicate.