Two robbery suspects are cooling their heels in police custody for allegedly terrorizing residents of Mombasa and Mariakani.
In a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Thursday, August 8, 2024, it was revealed that Harun Kariuki 33, and Christine Nyakio Kinyua, 2o, are suspected of masterminding a series of heists in Mombasa and Mariakani, including a vicious robbery on July 18, 2024, that tragically resulted in someone passing on.
The two suspected love birds are also tied to a separate robbery on July 24, 2024, and a shooting incident on July 17, 2024.
“Two infamous suspects, Harun Kariuki, 33, and his alleged accomplice and girlfriend, Christine Nyakio Kinyua, 20, have been apprehended by a crack team of officers from DCI Kaloleni and Mariakani police station,” DCI stated.
“The duo is believed to be the brains behind a series of heists in Mombasa and Mariakani areas, including a vicious robbery resulting in an incident on July 18, 2024. They are also linked to a separate robbery on July 24, 2024, as well as a shooting incident on July 17, 2024.”
According to DCI, the officers tracked down the suspects at their hide-out in Samburu township following a persistent search.
The law enforcement officers said they uncovered a significant amount of looted property, including nine assorted mobile phones, three hard disks, a 24-inch Aucma TV, two generators, a laptop, a laminated motorcycle registration number plate KMGB 786D, and a helmet bearing registration number KMFX 866Q.
“After a dogged pursuit, the officers managed to track down and arrest the suspects at their hide-out in Samburu township. A thorough search of their residence yielded a treasure trove of stolen goods, including 9 assorted mobile phones, 3 hard disks, a 24-inch Aucma TV, 2 generators, a laptop, a laminated motorcycle registration number plate KMGB 786D, and a helmet bearing registration number KMFX 866Q,” the statement read in part.
DCI said the recovered items are being preserved as key evidence.
“While the suspects are being held in custody for further legal processing, the recovered items have been preserved as crucial exhibits. Meanwhile, the DCI advises the public to refrain from criminal activities, as such actions will be met with the full force of the law,” DCI stated.