Police have arrested a 27-year-old man suspected of being behind a series of house break-ins in Tabuga and its environs in Nakuru County, recovering electronics, household items and ammunition during a raid at his home.
In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the person of interest was arrested in an intelligence-led operation by officers from Githioro Police Station.
“Acting on intelligence, officers from Githioro Police Station raided the house of 27-year-old Calvin Okoli Ndimu in Free Area,” the DCI said.
A search of the suspect’s residence reportedly uncovered items believed to have been stolen during a series of burglaries reported in the area over the past two months.
“A subsequent search turned up an assortment of items suspected to have been stolen during a spate of burglaries reported in the area over the past two months.”
Items recovered
The recovered property included two 43-inch television screens, two TV stands, three subwoofers, assorted clothing, bedding and footwear.
Officers also recovered a pair of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) jungle trousers, a homemade toy gun, one live round and blank ammunition of calibre 7.62×51mm.
The DCI said the recovery could help investigators establish the extent of the reported burglaries, noting that most of the recovered items had already been identified by their rightful owners.
“The recovery marks a significant breakthrough, with most of the items already positively identified by their rightful owners,” the agency stated.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether the suspect is connected to other burglary cases in the region.
The person of interest remains in custody undergoing processing ahead of his expected arraignment in court.
“Investigations are ongoing to establish the full extent of the suspect’s alleged criminal activities and determine whether he is linked to other reported cases.”
“The suspect remains in custody undergoing processing pending arraignment,” the DCI added.
