"Wamepatikana" Uproar As Embu Thieves Cornered After Stolen Car Lands In Ditch, Locals Spot Fake Number Plate

Three suspected thieves were caught in Embu County after their stolen car crashed into a ditch during a chase. 

The incident took place in the Matakari area when the thieves allegedly stole items from an apartment. 

As they attempted to flee in a stolen vehicle, they were spotted by boda boda riders, who quickly began pursuing them.

The chase ended when the vehicle lost control and landed in a ditch, injuring one of the suspects.

 According to a witness, two of the thieves managed to escape the scene, leaving behind the injured suspect. 

The locals who witnessed the crash quickly took action and captured the injured thief, beating him up.

 However, before things could escalate further, officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrived at the scene and rescued the suspect, taking him into custody.

Locals noticed something suspicious about the vehicle. Upon closer inspection, they discovered fake number plates on the car, which indicated that it might have been stolen. 

One of the residents filmed the discovery of the fake plates and shared it on social media. 

This raised questions about the true owner of the vehicle, with many social media users expressing concerns about handling evidence at the crime scene.

Some commentators pointed out that touching the vehicle without gloves could compromise the evidence, especially fingerprints, which are crucial in investigations. 

One user remarked that the person handling the number plate should be cautious not to tamper with potential evidence. 

Others highlighted that the crime scene appeared to have been compromised, with the vehicle being handled by people who might not have been trained to manage such situations.

In a related incident, the DCI recently recovered four stolen vehicles from a Kamulu residence in Nairobi, showing the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to tackle car theft in the region.