Crime scene
Police officers from Pagnani police station have arrested a suspect following a robbery reported along general Waruinge road.
The arrest followed an operation by an undercover police team after officers received information about the robbery.
The team responded immediately and pursued the suspects as they attempted to flee from the scene.
One suspect was intercepted during the operation and arrested by the officers.
"A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a penknife and a tecno spark mobile phone believed to have been stolen during the robbery," NPS said.
The complainant has since positively identified the mobile phone as the one that was stolen from them during the incident.
The incident comes as the national police service continues to step up efforts to address criminal activities in parts of the country. this brings a positive response from the public
The suspect was taken to Pangani police station, where he remains in custody as the police process the case before he is arraigned in court
The arrest comes as police continue to set up efforts to deal with criminal activities in different parts of the country.
"The national police will maintain heightened paroles to flush out criminal elements particularly those using motorcycles to terrorise members of the public," NPS said.
Members of the public have been urged to report incidents through the toll free emergency numbers 999 and 911. they can provide information anonymously through the doctorate of criminal investigation. #fichua kwa DCI PLATFORM ON 0800,722,203
The public can also use DCI WhatsApp number 0709, 570, 000 to share information that may assist officers i n preventing and investigating crime.
The national police service continues to encourage cooperation between members of the public and law enforcement officers. in efforts to prevent crime and enhance security across the country
