Man on the run after stolen car, 10 number plates found at his home

Detectives are trailing a suspect following the recovery of a reportedly stolen Toyota Belta and 10 number plates at his home in Kakurat, Kieni East.

The sleuths are said to have found the car with Reg. No. KCB 769U at the home of Duncan Ndirangu Githaiga.

“The suspect however escaped the detectives snare but he is being pursued,” the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said on Twitter.

The DCI has urged anyone who may have lost their car bearing any of the recovered number plates to liaise with DCI Laikipia East.

The number plates are: CE 176AF, KAU 059W, KAV 930K, KCC 367R, UAE 545U, UAT 528M, UAE 957F, KBX 414H, KCB 824E, KJT 649 and chases number NCP510043243.

“Should you have information that may assist in his (the suspect’s) arrest, please dial our toll-free hotline number 0800 722 203. Your call remains confidential and anonymous,” the DCI said.