MCA Loses Ksh990,000 in Parking Lot Robbery as Insecurity Rises in Murang’a
Nominated Murang’a County Assembly Member, Agnes Wanjiru, is the latest victim of a growing trend of parking lot robberies targeting vehicles, especially around banks and busy business premises.
These criminals appear to be using sophisticated methods to break into parked cars and make away with large sums of money.
In a recent case, Wanjiru reported losing a staggering Ksh990,000 after her car was broken into while parked.
She had briefly stepped away from her vehicle to enjoy some tea at a nearby hotel. When she returned, she was devastated to find the car’s side mirror shattered and the money gone.
“It was Ksh990,000. We had just left the money in the car and walked into the hotel for tea. When we came back, I was shocked to see the mirror broken and the money missing,” said Wanjiru while recounting the incident.
She is not the only one to fall prey to this new form of crime. Another victim, a local businessman, explained how robbers used what appeared to be a master key to access his car and steal over Ksh300,000, which he had planned to use for his business operations.
“These criminals are extremely smart and organized. They can duplicate car keys and get inside vehicles like they own them. Before you even realize it, your money is gone.
I strongly urge the police and shopkeepers near these parking areas to take action,” the businessman said.
Many Murang’a residents have voiced serious concerns over the increasing incidents of such robberies. Criminals seem to have found a new method of stealing, mainly by targeting vehicles parked outside banks or shopping areas. The community believes this is quickly becoming a security crisis.
Residents are now urging banks and nearby shop owners to install surveillance systems like CCTV cameras to monitor parking spaces. They believe such technology could help capture the thieves in action and deter future incidents.
In addition, locals are calling on law enforcement to increase patrols and conduct random checks in parking lots to catch the culprits. The fear among residents is growing, and they feel their safety is being compromised.
“We are asking the authorities, especially those in charge of local security, to intervene before things get out of control,” another businessman said during an interview.
Murang’a County Police Commander Benjamin Kimwele has acknowledged the rising insecurity and confirmed that police have started investigations into the reported cases.
He noted that the pattern of the robberies raises suspicion that some of the thieves may be receiving inside information from employees working at the banks.
“We have received numerous complaints, and a serious investigation is ongoing. We suspect that some bank workers could be collaborating with the criminals by informing them which customers to target,” Kimwele said.
He emphasized that the matter is highly sensitive and that detectives are working carefully to unearth the full network behind these attacks.
The trend is not unique to Murang’a alone. Reports from other counties also show that vehicle break-ins are becoming more common, particularly in areas near financial institutions.
Car owners across the country are being advised to stay alert, avoid leaving large amounts of cash in vehicles, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
As cases continue to rise, residents and leaders alike are pushing for urgent action to restore safety and prevent further losses to innocent citizens.
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