The National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the arrest of a man in Githurai 44, Nairobi, who allegedly stole a police vehicle and used it for commercial activities involving charcoal transport.
According to the confirmation, the suspect stole the police vehicle and later replaced its original registration plates with fake ones in an attempt to avoid detection.
He then reportedly began using the vehicle to transport and sell charcoal within and around the Githurai area.
The unusual movement of the vehicle raised suspicion among members of the public, who alerted authorities.
Police later traced and intercepted the vehicle, leading to the arrest of the suspect in Githurai 44. The stolen police car was also recovered during the operation.
Authorities further confirmed that the suspect is facing multiple charges, including theft of government property and the use of forged registration plates.
Investigations are ongoing to establish whether he acted alone or was part of a wider network involved in vehicle theft and document forgery.
The incident has attracted widespread attention due to the unusual nature of the crime, with the suspect allegedly using a stolen police vehicle for a basic commercial activity such as charcoal transport.
Police have assured the public that security operations in the area will continue to target vehicle theft syndicates and the use of fake number plates.
Man Arrested in Githurai 44 for Stealing Police Car, Using It to Ferry Charcoal pic.twitter.com/NXVzP7ycEx
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