Police in Huruma, Nairobi County, have arrested a man suspected of involvement in phone-snatching incidents and recovered seven mobile phones believed to have been stolen.
The suspect was arrested on October 18, 2026, during a targeted operation by officers from Huruma Police Station in the Mbuthia area. Police said the phones, which were of different brands, were recovered during a search conducted after the suspect was apprehended.
The suspect was taken to Huruma Police Station and placed in custody as officers processed the case for court. The recovered phones were retained as exhibits.
Investigations are expected to establish the circumstances under which the suspect came into possession of the devices and determine whether he is linked to other reported phone-snatching incidents in the area.
The suspect is yet to face the allegations in court and remains subject to the legal process.
