Police officers in Korogocho, Nairobi, have arrested a man suspected of involvement in phone-snatching incidents following a tip-off from members of the public.
According to the National Police Service, the incident occurred in the Tumaini area, where a complainant was reportedly confronted by two young men who snatched his mobile phone before fleeing towards the Balcans area.
Officers from Korogocho Police Station responded to the alert and arrested one of the suspects in Balcans.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of two mobile phones, a Tecno and an Infinix, which police believe may be linked to criminal activities.
The suspect was taken to Korogocho Police Station, where he is being held pending processing and arraignment before the Makadara Law Courts.
The National Police Service has commended members of the public for providing information to support crime prevention and the arrest of suspected offenders.
