Police recover stolen Mercedes-Benz in Imbirikani following a coordinated operation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, marking a major success in Nairobi’s ongoing fight against luxury vehicle theft. The unregistered, high-end vehicle had been reported missing from a Spring Valley garage and was later traced along Mombasa Road in Kajiado South Sub-County. Authorities confirmed that investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the suspects involved.
Detectives from the Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau (CRIB) in Nairobi, working alongside officers from Gigiri and Imbirikani police stations, intercepted the stolen Mercedes-Benz during a roadblock in Imbirikani. As officers moved in to verify the vehicle’s details, the occupants fled on foot into nearby thickets, disappearing toward Oltiasika and Nosilale villages. While no arrests were made at the scene, the vehicle was recovered and safely transported back to Nairobi, where it will undergo further inspection.
According to police, the Mercedes-Benz had been booked into a Spring Valley garage for a paint job on January 30, 2026. It was later reported missing after both the car and the garage watchman could not be located. With the watchman’s phone switched off, authorities circulated alerts that the vehicle had been stolen. Forensic leads enabled detectives to track the car along the busy highway, confirming it matched the description of the stolen luxury vehicle. Officers also noted that the vehicle had been tampered with and fitted with a false front registration in an attempt to evade detection.
Authorities have urged members of the public to report any information that could assist the investigation, either at the nearest police station or through confidential channels. They stressed that community cooperation is critical to dismantling criminal networks and recovering stolen property. Analysts note that timely public reporting often plays a pivotal role in locating high-value stolen items such as luxury vehicles.
The recovery of the Mercedes-Benz in Imbirikani forms part of a broader crackdown on organized theft targeting high-value items. Last week, two alleged accomplices linked to a mobile phone theft network were arrested, with dozens of stolen phones reportedly destined for Uganda recovered. Forensic analysis connected a primary suspect to these devices, prompting a targeted operation to trace his whereabouts. Detectives tracked the suspect to a hideout in the California area of Kamukunji Sub-County, but he evaded arrest after fleeing on a motorcycle. During his escape, he dropped a black carrier bag containing three packages wrapped in yellow cellotape, which held a total of 62 stolen mobile phones.
Security experts say that operations such as this demonstrate the growing sophistication of Nairobi law enforcement in combating organized crime. “The fact that police recover stolen Mercedes-Benz in Imbirikani shows that targeted intelligence and roadblock strategies are effective tools in tackling luxury vehicle theft,” said Dr. James Wanjiru, a Nairobi-based security analyst.
The successful recovery of the stolen Mercedes-Benz in Imbirikani highlights the importance of inter-agency collaboration, modern investigative techniques, and active public engagement. Authorities continue to pursue all leads to ensure suspects are apprehended and stolen property is returned to rightful owners. Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and support law enforcement efforts to prevent further thefts and dismantle criminal networks operating across Nairobi and neighboring counties.
