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2 arrested as police recover stolen phones in Dagoretti Market
23rd September, 2025 06:24 PM
Police have arrested two persons of interest and recovered stolen mobile phones during an operation in Dagoretti Market.
In a statement shared by the National Police Service (NPS) on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the intelligence-led operation was conducted by officers from Thogoto Police Post following reports of mobile phone snatching in the area.
One individual was first arrested at the market and later guided officers to a shop in the DC area. Several stolen phones were recovered from the premises, and the shop owner was also taken into custody.
The two individuals are being held as they await processing and arraignment. The recovered phones have been secured at the police station as part of the ongoing investigation.
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Police praised members of the public for providing information that enabled the operation and urged residents to continue working closely with security agencies to curb crime.
“Earlier today, officers from Thogoto Police Post carried out an intelligence-led operation at Dagoretti Market following reports of mobile phone snatching. During the operation, one suspect was arrested. He led officers to a shop in the DC area where suspected snatched mobile phones were recovered, and the premises owner was also arrested,” the statement read.
“The two individuals are in custody pending processing and arraignment, while the recovered exhibits have been secured at the police facility. The National Police Service commends members of the public for providing the information that led to the success of this operation.”
Tracking stolen phones
The operation comes days after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss, Mohamed Amin, outlined how the agency tracks and recovers stolen mobile phones while upholding the law.
Speaking during a TV interview on Monday, September 15, 2025, Amin said one of the key methods used is through International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers, which uniquely identify each handset.
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“When it comes to the recovery of phones, we use several techniques to enable us to recover stolen phones. One is to establish the IMEI numbers and whether that handset has been used for the commission of offences,” he explained.
He stressed that even as IMEI tracking remains vital, the DCI takes care to safeguard privacy.
“We ensure that we observe all the legal protocols so that we are not seen to be invading people’s privacy,” he added.
