Three men have been arrested in connection with a suspected motor vehicle theft syndicate operating in Nanyuki and its surrounding areas, following the recovery of a Toyota Probox that had been reported stolen.
The suspects, identified as John Nderitu alias Charles Muriuki, Peter Machoka Nyangau and Gedion Mutugi, were arrested by detectives from Nanyuki at Naiberi Centre while allegedly driving the stolen vehicle towards Uganda.
The vehicle, a Toyota Probox registration number KBP 492F, was reported stolen during the night of November 3–4, 2026, in Nanyuki. Detectives believe the suspects were attempting to transport it across the border to Uganda when they were intercepted.
Their arrest follows investigations into a series of motor vehicle theft incidents reported in Nanyuki and neighbouring areas.
The incidents prompted detectives to intensify their operations in an effort to identify those behind the thefts and recover stolen vehicles.
According to the police, the investigations led officers to the three suspects, who were eventually traced and arrested while in possession of the Probox.
Suspects to Face Court Charges
The three men are currently being held in police custody and are expected to be presented before the Nanyuki Law Courts.
They are expected to face charges of stealing a motor vehicle contrary to Section 278A of the Penal Code, which criminalises the theft of motor vehicles.
The recovery of the Toyota Probox is considered a significant development in the ongoing investigations into vehicle theft in the region, with detectives now working to establish whether the suspects were involved in other similar incidents.
Police have not ruled out the possibility of more arrests as investigations continue.
Detectives Pursue Other Suspected Members
Meanwhile, detectives are pursuing additional leads to establish the wider network behind the suspected theft operation.Investigators are working to identify other individuals who may have been involved in stealing vehicles, transporting them and facilitating their movement beyond Kenya’s borders.
The possibility that the recovered vehicle was destined for Uganda has also drawn attention to the suspected cross-border movement of stolen motor vehicles.
Detectives are expected to continue gathering evidence and following up on information that could help them apprehend other members of the suspected network.
The three arrests come amid efforts by security agencies to address the rising cases of motor vehicle theft in Nanyuki and its environs, with investigations continuing to establish the full extent of the suspected criminal operation.
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