Wednesday, June 3,
2026 - Police are searching for a suspected phone thief who posed as an
Akorino faithful before stealing a high-end mobile phone worth Ksh 75,000 from
an unsuspecting online seller.
According to reports, the suspect contacted the victim after
spotting an advert for the phone on Jiji, expressing interest in purchasing the
device.
The two agreed to meet at a hotel along Thika Road to
finalize the deal.
However, during the meeting, the suspect distracted and
confused the seller before disappearing with the phone.
The victim later realized the phone had been stolen moments
after the suspect vanished from the scene.
Fortunately, CCTV cameras installed at the premises captured
clear images of the suspect, which are now being circulated on social media as
efforts to trace him intensify.
Members of the public with any information that may help
identify or locate the suspect have been urged to report to the nearest police
station.
The incident also serves as a reminder to Kenyans engaging in online buying and selling to exercise caution when dealing with strangers.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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