A daring robbery incident that recently went viral on social media has taken an unexpected turn as the police apprehended a suspect involved in the well-coordinated crime.

The incident, which occurred along Ngong Rd, caught the attention of netizens who shared the CCTV footage extensively.

In the footage, a foreigner can be seen being violently robbed of her sling bag by a brazen thief, who then swiftly escaped on a motorcycle with an accomplice as a second pillion passenger.



The audacity of the crime alarmed the public, prompting the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take immediate action.

Responding swiftly to the incident, the DCI mobilized a team of astute detectives to track down the criminal gang responsible for these audacious pedestrian robberies.

With the aid of intelligence-led surveillance, the detectives managed to apprehend one of the gang members identified as Samuel Ndungo Waweru. His capture is expected to provide crucial information that will aid in the arrest of his cohorts.

Investigations have revealed that the gang has established its base near the MOGAS Petrol Station along Jogoo Rd, from where they meticulously plan and executed their criminal activities.

The police have now shifted their focus to locating and apprehending the remaining members of the gang, who are now under close scrutiny.