Suspected Meru Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Mastermind Arrested

A suspected mastermind behind a motorcycle theft and robbery-with-violence syndicate operating in Meru County has been arrested.

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mutuati, acting on intelligence, apprehended Evans Munene Kinyua alias “Mutharimi” in Ngitana area, Mutuati Sub-County.

According to detectives, Kinyua is believed to be a key figure in a criminal network involved in motorcycle theft and violent robberies across Meru and neighbouring areas.

“He had previously managed to evade arrest, but our detectives finally caught up with him,” the DCI said.

Suspected Meru Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Mastermind Arrested

During the operation, detectives recovered a red Captain Max motorcycle, registration number KMGP 904B, which is suspected to have been stolen.

The motorcycle was found in Kinyua’s possession and has been secured as an exhibit as investigators work to establish its ownership and trace other members of the alleged syndicate.

The suspect remains in custody pending processing and arraignment as investigations continue.

The DCI said it will continue pursuing suspects involved in organised crime while working to dismantle criminal networks and recover stolen property.

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