DCI recovers stolen vehicle in Mombasa, 2 suspects in custody » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 29— Detectives from Kisauni Sub-County, Mombasa, have apprehended two suspects in connection with motor vehicle theft.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said on Friday that Emmanuel Mugodo Sabwa, 42, and Erick Maingi Muimi, 34, were arrested following a security operation, during which the stolen vehicle was also recovered.

The vehicle had been reported stolen at Buruburu Police Station in Nairobi.

“Acting on forensic leads, detectives traced the vehicle to the Utange area, where they discovered its tracking device abandoned approximately 20 meters from a perimeter wall surrounding the compound where the stolen vehicle was found,” the DCI stated.

At the scene, detectives found the vehicle fitted with a different registration plate, and its front dashboard was partially dismantled—what the DCI described as preparation for a quick resale or parts trade.

Also recovered were assorted car keys, dismantled car trackers, a key programming machine, number plates, two logbooks for motor vehicles, and a laptop.

The suspects are currently being held at Mjambere Police Station pending arraignment.

The agency disclosed that the recovered items are being kept as exhibits.