Police have arrested a suspected phone snatcher in the Hunters area of Sunton, Nairobi County, following an incident in which a mobile phone was stolen from a member of the public.
Officers from Sunton Police Station apprehended the suspect on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, after responding to the phone-snatching incident within the area.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), the suspect had snatched a mobile phone from a member of the public before officers moved in and arrested him.
The arrest followed a swift response by the officers, who managed to apprehend the suspect after the incident. He was subsequently taken to Sunton Police Station, where he remains in lawful custody.
The suspect is awaiting arraignment in court, where he is expected to face the relevant charges in connection with the incident.
The police service did not disclose the suspect's identity or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the phone-snatching incident.
The arrest places the focus on phone-snatching incidents, which can leave members of the public vulnerable to losing personal belongings while going about their daily activities.
Following the incident, the National Police Service urged residents to remain vigilant and work closely with law enforcement agencies to improve security within their neighbourhoods.
The service encouraged community policing, which involves cooperation between residents and police officers in identifying and reporting suspicious activities that could threaten public safety.
Residents were also advised to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police post or station or use the established police reporting channels.
The NPS reiterated the importance of public participation in maintaining law and order, noting that cooperation between communities and security agencies plays a role in keeping neighbourhoods safe.
The arrest comes as police continue to encourage residents to share information that could help officers respond to criminal activity, prevent further incidents and strengthen trust between residents and police officers.
