Following numerous reports of stolen motor vehicles across the South Rift region & the consequent arrest of the mastermind of a syndicate involved in the theft, @DCI_Kenya Detectives pursuing the cases today recovered Five stolen m/vehicles in different parts of Transzoia County. 
Three suspects found in possession of three of the said motor vehicles were arrested within Kitale, while one vehicle was found at a car wash in Kiminini and the fifth one in Matunda.
Pursuit of the syndicate was triggered by reports of over 11 cases of motor vehicle thefts in a short span within the said region, inviting the deployment of a team of @DCI_Kenya SSU and CR&IB detectives to narrow down on the cartel members on 11th June, 2020.
On 12th June, 2020 the team spotted a suspicious Nissan Wingroad along Sotik-Kericho road with three occupants, who defied orders to stop hence tripping a chase.
Two suspects who jumped out of the vehicle managed to disappear on foot while the suspected Mastermind, 25-yr-old Aaron Kibet Chepkwony was pounced on.
Upon investigations, the vehicle was found to have been stolen from a Matunda-based police officer, while parked at a parking lot, after which fake number plates were fixed.
The gang which targets parked and unsecured motor vehicles is believed to be using fake registration plates before selling them to unsuspecting buyers, and the DCI hereby cautions the public of the same.
Further, anyone who may have lost their cars to thievery are urged to report at DCI Kitale with their proof of ownership for identification.
Arrested suspects to be charged accordingly as investigations continue in pursuit of more recoveries & neutralizing the entire syndicate.
Arrested suspects to be charged accordingly as investigations continue in pursuit of more recoveries & neutralizing the entire syndicate.
