Police nab man linked to theft in Mtwapa, recover stolen gas cylinders
By Cynthia Lodite, May 12, 2026Police Officers from Mtwapa Police Station have apprehended a man linked to theft in Kilifi South Sub-County following an intelligence-led operation as part of ongoing investigations within Mtwapa Township.
In a statement by the National Police Service on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the officers confirmed that assorted items were recovered during the arrest on Monday, May 11, 2026.
“Yesterday, police officers from Mtwapa Police Station in Kilifi South Sub-County conducted a successful intelligence-led operation within Mtwapa Township. They arrested a suspect and recovered assorted items believed to have been stolen,” NPS stated.
In the Police report, among the items recovered included multiple gas cylinders, mobile phones, television sets, electronic equipment, household appliances, assorted jewellery, SIM cards and other household goods.
“Among the items recovered were multiple gas cylinders, mobile phones, television sets, electronic equipment, household appliances, assorted jewellery, SIM cards and other household goods,” NPS announced.
The suspect was immediately taken into custody as detectives began processing the case and preparing files for prosecution. Police also secured the recovered items as evidence to support the case in court.
“The suspect was escorted to Mtwapa Police Station, where he remains in custody pending arraignment in court. The recovered items have been retained as exhibits to assist with ongoing investigations and court proceedings,” NPS stated.
The police reiterated their commitment to dealing firmly with such crimes and urged members of the public to continue sharing information that can help curb theft.
“The National Police Service commends members of the public for their continued cooperation in the fight against crime and urges anyone with information about criminal activities to report it through the toll-free numbers 999 or 911,” NPS stated.
Bulgary in Murang’a
The Mtwapa incident came a day after Police officers from Ithanga Police Station conducted a successful operation targeting suspects linked to a series of burglary and house break-in incidents across Murang’a County.
Acting on credible information received from members of the public, the officers moved swiftly and raided the homes of two persons of interest believed to have been involved in criminal activities that have recently affected residents within the county.
During the operation, several household items earlier reported stolen at Ithanga Police Station were recovered, including mobile phones, assorted electronic devices and other household goods.
The complainants positively identified the recovered items as their property. However, according to the Police, the items have since been retained by the police as exhibits to aid in ongoing investigations and court proceedings, as the two are expected to be arraigned.