A two-man gang operating in Nakuru’s Central Business, where they have been stealing car parts, was on Wednesday busted at its hiding place and numerous items recovered.
The duo, John Kimani 27 and Samuel Kamau, 35 were arrested at their hide-out in Tumsifu area of Lanet, with assorted vehicle parts among them 20 disabled car tracking devices, number plates, wheel caps and ignition keys.
Nakuru Town East Deputy Police Commander, Phanton Analo said the arrests come following a spate of motor vehicle thefts in the town and its environs.
Analo said the police also recovered assorted wheel spanners, car radio systems, assorted wiring cables, and car mats.
“The police have been trailing the suspects after receiving numerous complaints from motorists within the CBD. The two suspects will help the investigators break a bigger syndicate,” he said.
Analo said the gang was targeting luxurious vehicles, adding that the number plate of one such car, a Toyota Prado, was among the recovered items.
While displaying the recovered items at Nakuru Central Police Station, Analo said recovery of 20 tracking devices was an indicator that more than 20 motor vehicles have been stolen by the duo in the last one year.
Analo said the police officers were working with car tracking companies to unravel the motor-vehicle theft syndicate that involves cross-country boarder crime.
“The car tracking installers will help us apprehend employees working with gangs,” he said.
