Detectives from DCI Thika West have arrested a wanted suspect believed to be linked to cases of abduction, gang rape and a series of phone-snatching incidents reported within the area.

The suspect, identified as Crispus Mwangi Gitambi, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation at Athena area, where detectives found him inside his rented house.

During the operation, the detectives also recovered a suspected stolen motorcycle, registration number KMGS 004N, a black TVS, which is believed to have been used in some of the phone-snatching incidents.

“Following his arrest, the suspect was subjected to an identification parade, during which he was positively identified in connection with an ongoing case of abduction and gang rape pending before the Thika Law Courts,” read part of the DCI report. 

He was also positively identified in connection with four other robbery cases currently under investigation.

The detectives have since intensified investigations to establish the full extent of the suspect’s involvement in the reported offences and identify any other persons who may have been involved.

The suspect is expected to be arraigned in court upon completion of the ongoing investigations.