Three people were arrested on Thursday for allegedly harassing those living on the outskirts of Bungoma town.
Richard Wanjala, Richard Andaje and Richard Wafula had been on a list of wanted suspects, said Bungoma South AP boss Martin Kangala.
The three were said to have been operating in
Marell, Kanduyi, Sunrise and Makutano estates.
Police said they were part of a a five-man gang
that had been breaking into houses and business premises at night.
"They were arrested at Kanduyi while selling the items they had stolen after members of the public became suspicious and informed us," said Kangala.
They were found with electronics including speakers, car batteries, utensils, clothing, furniture, television sets, radios and mobile phones.
‘’We have recovered valuables estimated to be worth more than Sh100,000 stolen from residents since last Friday," the officer said and noted the suspects did not have weapons.
He said the three will be charged with theft once investigations are completed.
They were taken to Bungoma police station.
