Nominated Murang'a County Assembly MCA Agnes Wanjiru has fallen victim to the latest tactics of robbers who are targeting cars parked in different parking lots in the area, particularly banks.
In a recent incident, the nominated MCA Wanjiru was the latest victim after her vehicle was broken into, and Ksh990,000 was stolen.
''It was Ksh990,000, we had kept the money, and then we went to a nearby hotel to have some tea. Upon coming back, I was shocked to find that my car's mirror had been broken and the money stolen," Wanjiru narrated.
Another victim, a businessman by profession, also narrated how the robbers descended on his vehicle, used a master key, and stole over Ksh300,000 meant for his business.
''These people are masterminds; they even duplicate keys and enter into cars like they are owners, only to find that they are thieves. My biggest plea is to the police and the shop owners around parking areas,'' the businessman narrated.
The residents have decried the heightened cases of robberies in the county, with robbers devising new ways of robbing residents, like breaking into cars parked outside or around banks.
The residents are now calling on banks and shop owners around the parking lots to install CCTV cameras, which will capture the culprits.
Police have also been requested to conduct raids in the parking lots and apprehend the robbers who have forced the residents to live in fear.
''We are calling upon the administration and the security sector in this area to look into the matter before it escalates and gets out of hand,'' another businessman requested.
Speaking on the escalating insecurity in the area, Murang'a County police commander Benjamin Kimwele confirmed that security agencies have received the complaints and the police have launched investigations.
According to Kimwele, there is a high possibility that the robbers are in cahoots with bank workers who tell them which clients to target.
''We have received the complaints, and investigations are underway; however, this is a very sensitive matter. We want to find out if bank workers are working with the robbers," Kimwele revealed.
This is not the only county where robbers are targeting vehicles; car owners have been warned to be on the lookout and ensure they are not victims of these crimes.
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