DCI Raids Garage in Karen, Discover Company's Stolen Lorry Being Modified

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have traced a company's stolen lorry in Karen. 

According to a statement issued on Sunday night April 14, the Mitsubishi lorry that was reported stolen on April 1, 2024. The report was filed at Kiamaciri Police Station by the manager of Kanini Haraka Enterprises Limited. 

The report indicated that the lorry was stolen between Kenol and Makutano and its tracker was disabled.

Detectives launched investigations into the incident and arrested one suspect in Thika. After thorough grilling and questioning, the 30-year-old suspect led the detectives to a garage in Karen where the stolen lorry was discovered.

"A Mitsubishi lorry that was reported stolen on April 1, 2024, has been recovered from a garage in Karen while being fitted with fake insurance and registration plates, and the prime suspect in the thievery, Simam Kagema Mwangi, arrested," the statement read in part.

"Concerted efforts of DCI officers from Mwea West and Thika West led to the arrest of the 30-year-old suspect in Thika before the team proceeded to the garage where the truck was undergoing modifications to conceal its identity. Another set of registration plates no. KCT 446R was already being used on the vehicle," it added.

The suspect is expected to be arraigned on Monday, April 15.