Nairobi, Kenya – Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered a high-end vehicle that had reportedly been stolen from a garage in Nairobi, following a dramatic chase along Mombasa Road.
Vehicle Disappears from Garage
According to the DCI, the Mercedes-Benz GLK350d vanished from Spring Valley garage, where it had been booked for painting. The garage’s watchman also disappeared at the same time, with his mobile phone switched off and unreachable.
“His mobile phone was switched off, raising immediate red flags and triggering the circulation of the vehicle as stolen,” the DCI reported.
Pursuit Along Mombasa Road
Detectives later traced the stolen Mercedes cruising along Mombasa Road, sparking a high-speed pursuit. The chase ended at a police roadblock mounted by Imbirikani officers in Kajiado South Sub-County.
Cornered, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot into nearby thickets, disappearing towards Oltiasika and Nosilale villages.
“Through painstaking forensic investigation, detectives traced the Benz cruising along Mombasa Road. A hot pursuit ended at a police roadblock… Cornered, the occupants opted to escape on foot,” the DCI added.
Fake Number Plates Discovered
A closer inspection revealed the vehicle had been fitted with fake registration plates. The front plate, KDR 003N, had been altered in an attempt to evade detection.
Vehicle Secured, Suspects at Large
The Mercedes-Benz has since been seized and escorted back to Nairobi. Investigators say they are actively pursuing the suspects who fled during the chase.
“The vehicle has since been seized and escorted back to Nairobi. Meanwhile, investigators are hot on the trail of the elusive suspects, determined to bring these criminals to justice,” the DCI confirmed.
Conclusion
The recovery underscores the DCI’s intensified efforts to combat vehicle theft syndicates in Nairobi and beyond. While the suspects remain at large, authorities have vowed to track them down and ensure accountability.
