Heist Suspect Arrested, Stolen Subaru Recovered in Makueni
Police in Makueni have arrested a key suspect linked to a series of violent robberies and recovered a stolen vehicle believed to have been used in the crimes. The arrest followed a meticulous operation by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), who tracked the suspect to a hideout in the county. The vehicle, a Subaru, had been reported stolen in a carjacking incident and is suspected to be the getaway car used in several recent armed heists in the region.
According to the police, the suspect was apprehended after a tip-off from members of the public, leading to a swift operation that caught him off guard. The recovery of the Subaru is considered a significant breakthrough in dismantling a criminal network responsible for terrorizing business owners and motorists. Police are now analyzing the vehicle for forensic evidence that could link it to other unsolved crimes in Makueni and neighboring counties.
The suspect is currently in custody and is being interrogated to uncover his accomplices and the locations of other stolen goods. The DCI has commended the public for their cooperation and urged residents to continue sharing timely information to aid in the fight against crime. This arrest is expected to lead to further breakthroughs as the investigation continues, offering a sense of relief to the local community.