This archive report was first published on 23 October 2019.
On October 22, 2019, police in Ruiru thwarted an attempted ATM heist, arresting four suspected thieves.
According to reports, the suspects - Hillary Ng'eno, 37, from KK Security, Jared Nyang'au, 31, from G4S, Douglas Momanyi, 34, and Jacob Barasa, 43 - had planned to steal money from a Barclays Bank ATM.
Police recovered a mobile phone, a nylon bag, and a motorcycle allegedly used in the planned escape.
The four suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue.
Their arrest comes just days after two security guards and a civilian were arrested for their involvement in a similar ATM theft ring.
