Eldoret: Pricey TV sets, gold-coated chairs stolen during protests found hidden in maize farm
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Uasin Gishu - The Directorate of Criminal Investigation has launched a manhunt for several youths involved in looting shops and homes during what were initially peaceful anti-finance protests held on Tuesday, June 25.
A TV set that was stolen during protests (l). Protesters in Nairobi vandalising structures within the city (r). Photo: DCI via X/Anadolu. Source: Getty Images
Operations conducted in Eldoret resulted in the recovery of numerous household items concealed in bushes and maize farms within the town.
Among the recovered items were goods stolen from a restaurant and various food kiosks in the area.
One suspect, aged 26, was found in possession of a 12-channel sound craft mixer valued at KSh 500,000, reported stolen from Baniyas Restaurant, and has been detained.
Meanwhile, other suspects who were captured on CCTV cameras stealing items such as TV sets, gas cylinders, and seats remain at large.
What items did Eldoret police recover?
The recovered high-end items include two 75" and 55" TV screens, a 50kg gas cylinder, a mini pear controller DMX, a D.I box, six gold-coated seats, a vegetable cutter, cutlery, sufurias, and various other valuables found hidden on the farm.
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