Two suspects are in custody after police officers at Maseno Police Station recovered eleven laptops and three mobile phones suspected to have been stolen.

The chain of events began on September 10, 2026, when a complainant reported that his laptop had been stolen from his hostel room.

Investigations quickly narrowed the search to an electronics repair shop within Maseno Township. The complainant accompanied officers to the shop and positively identified his missing device.

The shop owner, upon interrogation, admitted to having purchased the laptop from a third party and, acting on police instructions, lured the seller back to the shop, leading to his immediate arrest.

A search of the seller led to the recovery of a laptop and a mobile phone that were later confirmed to belong to a university student who had also been a victim of theft.

A further search of the repair shop uncovered ten more laptops and two additional mobile phones that the owner could not account for.

Both suspects are in custody at Maseno Police Station awaiting arraignment, while all recovered devices have been documented and retained as exhibits.

The National Police Service (NPS) reminded members of the public to avoid purchasing electronic devices from unverified dealers or individuals unable to provide legitimate proof of ownership, noting that buying or possessing stolen property is a criminal offence.

The public was also encouraged to report suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the emergency numbers 999 and 911, via #FichuaKwaDCI on 0800 722 203, or by WhatsApp on 0709 570 000.