CCTV: How CBD Thieves Drugged Guards & Stole Laptops Worth Ksh 16M in 12 Minutes

A daring gang of robbers has left a Nairobi businessman in financial ruin after a meticulously planned overnight heist. CCTV footage from Twiga Towers reveals how the suspects spent nearly two hours ransacking an electronics shop, making away with goods valued at over Ksh 16 million.

The robbery targeted Mr. Bingo Computers, a local business situated in the heart of Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD). Detectives from the Central Police Station have since launched a manhunt for the gang members captured in the high-definition recordings.

A Calculated Social Engineering Tactic

The operation began long before the actual break-in. Footage from 9:59 PM on Friday night shows a man, believed to be the gang’s leader, casually chatting with security guards.

The interaction appeared friendly at first. The guards seemed relaxed as they engaged with the suspect. However, the mood shifted an hour later.

The footage shows the situation turning physical, with at least one guard appearing incapacitated. The suspects were then seen dragging the watchmen away to clear their path.

Twelve Minutes to Breach

The actual break-in occurred at approximately 1:00 AM on Saturday. It took the gang just 12 minutes to force their way through the shop’s security doors.

Once inside, the suspects did not rush. They carried out a "calculated operation," systematically unpacking expensive computers from their boxes to save space.

They loaded the high-value electronics into sacks before ferrying them to a waiting vehicle parked outside the premises.

The thieves remained in the shop until after 3:00 AM. By the time they fled, the store had been "wiped clean" of its most valuable stock.

The Scale of the Loss

The inventory loss is staggering for a small business. The owner, Moses Mwangi, popularly known as Mr. Bingo, confirmed the following items were stolen:

• Over 500 laptops
• More than 100 mobile phones (primarily iPhones)

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• High-value electronic accessories

"This was my dream; it's gone... I have 16 million in debt,” he said amid tears.

Mr. Mwangi, who has run the business for two years, revealed that much of the stock was acquired on credit. He now faces a massive financial burden to repay his suppliers and family members who supported the venture.

Crime Trends in the CBD

According to general security reports in Nairobi the CBD has seen a rise in "smash and grab" incidents targeting electronic hubs like Luthuli Avenue and surrounding streets.

Police have frequently urged business owners to employ multi-layered security, including remote-monitored alarms, as physical guards are increasingly targeted through drugging or intimidation.

Detectives have confirmed that investigations are at an advanced stage. They are currently using the CCTV footage to identify the suspects and trace the vehicle used to transport the stolen goods.