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Police arrest man suspected to be behind multiple burglaries in Nairobi, Mombasa – PHOTOS


A man who police in Nairobi say is a serial burglar was on Saturday arrested in Langata.

Mr Leonard Munyaka Wambua alias Leon, has been described by the police as a notorious house breaker and burglar.

Police said the suspect has been involved in numerous house breaking and burglaries in Nairobi and Mombasa targeting electronics, jewelry and mobile phones.

Suspected serial burglar Leonard Munyaka Wambua alias Leon. PHOTO | COURTESY
Suspected serial burglar Leonard Munyaka Wambua alias Leon. PHOTO | COURTESY

ACCOMPLICES

They added that Mr Wambua is always in the company of accomplices who have only been identified as two men and two women.

An assortment of items, including numerous house keys, fake car number plates and break in equipment, were recovered from the suspect.

PHOTO | COURTESY
PHOTO | COURTESY

The police had issued a warrant of for the suspect after he breached his bail condition.

The suspect will be arraigned in court on Monday.

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PHOTO | COURTESY