Two suspects have been arrested and a stolen vehicle recovered in Kisauni, Mombasa after it was reported stolen at Buruburu police station, Nairobi.
Detectives working on the case recovered the car’s tracking device 20 meters from a perimeter wall compound where the car was being recovered.
At the compound, they discovered that the car’s number plates had been changed from KDP 289 to KDA 348V and was in the process of being sold out in parts.
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“Kisauni Sub-County detectives have arrested Emmanuel Mugodo Sabwa, 42, and Erick Maingi Muimi, 34 and recovered a stolen motor vehicle.
The silver Toyota Axio, registration number KDP 289B, was reported stolen at Buruburu Police Station, Nairobi.
Acting on forensic leads, detectives trailed the vehicle to Utange area, where they discovered its tracking device abandoned roughly 20 meters from a perimeter wall compound where the said motor vehicle was recovered.
At the scene, detectives found the vehicle fitted with a different registration plate KDA 348V and its front dashboard partially dismantled, likely in preparation for a quick resale or parts trade.
Also recovered were assorted car keys, dismantled car trackers, a key programming machine, number plates KDJ 885G, KDP 289B, SSD 763A, and KCT 278Y, two log books for motor vehicles KCU 527H and KDA 348V, and one laptop make hp.” said DCI
The two are currently being held at Mjambere Police Station pending their arraignment in court.
