Police in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are investigating the theft of Sh1.2 million that was stolen from a vehicle parked in the basement of an apartment building in the Kihunguro area.
According to reports, the incident was reported on Saturday evening by a manager of a microfinance institution operating in the area.
Police reports indicate that the man had withdrawn the cash from a local bank in Kamakis branch at around 12:45 pm before placing the money in an envelope and storing it in the boot of his Toyota Mark X.
He later drove to his office and parked the vehicle in the basement parking area of the apartment complex.
Police are investigating 1.2 million theft in Ruiru apartment
He briefly left the car and proceeded to his office.
However, upon returning, he discovered that unknown individuals had tampered with the vehicle’s door locks, gained access to the boot and stolen the Sh1.2 million.
Police officers reportedly visited the scene and confirmed signs of interference with the vehicle’s locking system.
Despite the building being fitted with CCTV surveillance cameras, investigators were unable to immediately review the footage because the security officer responsible for accessing the system was unavailable at the time.
Police have so far launched investigations into the theft, with detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Ruiru leading the probe.
Further reports indicate that the uthorities are expected to review the CCTV footage and pursue other leads to identify and apprehend those behind the daring daytime theft.
The police on the other hand suspect an inside job in the incident.
