Five burglary suspects arrested, stolen items recovered in Machakos

Joseph Muia
By Joseph Muia February 06, 2026 09:46 (EAT)
Five burglary suspects arrested, stolen items recovered in Machakos

A collage of the five arrested suspects and some of the stolen items recovered. PHOTO | COURTESY

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Police in Machakos have arrested five suspects found in possession of items believed to have been stolen during a burglary on Kitui Road in Machakos Town.

The five were apprehended by detectives conducting a routine patrol on Friday, following a tip-off about an ongoing theft.

Following the arrest, the burglars led the officers to a location where suspected stolen items were recovered.

“The suspects subsequently led officers to a location where a television, a keg pump, audio equipment, and assorted alcoholic beverages were recovered,” the National Police Service said in a statement.

The suspects have since been detained at Machakos Police Station, awaiting arraignment.

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