This archive report was first published on 23 August 2020.
On Friday, August 21, ODM Director of Communications Philip Etale fell victim to a break-in at his vehicle in Kinoo, Kiambu County.
Etale, who had gone to visit a friend, reported that his vehicle's alarm did not go off, suggesting a carefully orchestrated break-in.
"I had left my laptop, two phones, a wallet, my medical covers, ATM cards, and all of them were stolen. I feel so bad," Etale disclosed.
Etale has since reported the matter to the Kinoo police station, and investigations have been launched.
According to section 322 of the penal code, a person who handles stolen goods is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment with hard labor.
Etale's incident comes amidst a surge in reported cases of theft in Nairobi and its environs, with some suspects caught in the act by CCTV cameras.
Just two months ago, police officers in Mombasa County arrested nine suspects believed to be part of a gang involved in car break-ins and theft.
