Kajiado: CCTV Footage Captures Man Stealing from Water ATM Shop While Attendant Is Away
- A CCTV camera at a water ATM shop in Kitengela, Kajiado county, captured the moment a man stole a mobile phone while pretending to be a customer
- After grabbing the phone, he walked away slowly and casually, blending in like a regular customer to avoid drawing suspicion
- Kenyans online mocked the man for thinking he could get away with the theft, with some pointing out how common it is for thieves to wear caps to obscure their identity
Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage has captured a man stealing a phone from a water ATM in Kitengela, Kajiado county.
Source: Facebook
In the clip shared on Facebook, the man is seen standing at the shop while the attendant was away.
He appeared to be a regular customer waiting to be served, frequently glancing towards the road and around him to check if anyone was watching.
He leaned over the slab separating the customer area from the interior of the shop, spotted the phone, and carefully stretched out his hand to take it.
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After successfully stealing the phone, he walked slowly out of the shop, posing as an ordinary customer.
Source: Facebook
Netizens criticize Kitengela thief
Social media users expressed frustration, noting that despite the presence of surveillance, petty crimes like this continue to happen in public spaces.
The footage sparked renewed calls for people to remain vigilant and for shop owners to be more cautious with personal belongings.
Jean J Limo:
“He didn’t know there was CCTV.”
Pendo Jean:
“You're strong, yet can’t work. Your days are numbered.”
Edwin Kiptanui Rono:
“Big man, how do you steal a phone? Maybe you even stole it from a woman—shame on you.”
Carol Kinyila:
“Wow, almost all thieves wear caps—I don’t know why.”
Ian Wayne Kiprono:
“Maybe he went to charge it at home. People really aren’t afraid anymore. These days it's hard to pull this off—CCTV is everywhere.”
Abraham Saina:
“He can run, but he can’t hide. Very little sense.”
David Odanga:
"Kuiba ni raisi, lakini kushikwa ndugu ndio expensive, ulizangaa."
Nimmoh Kariuki:
"Kitengela wapi haswa,thieves are everywhere, nikikumbuka January kitu walinifanyia,naskia kulia."
CCTV clip shows man stealing from office in Migori
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that a man was captured on camera stealing a laptop from the Exodus International Migration office based in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county.
The footage showed the man swiftly grabbing the laptop from a table, hiding it under his sweater, and walking out of the premises.
Kenyans on social media had varied reactions, with some questioning the whereabouts of the office staff when the incident occurred.
CCTV shows Nairobi car wash attendant stealing from client
TUKO.co.ke also reported that a surveillance camera captured the moment a car wash attendant stole a pistol from a client.
The client reported the firearm, which was loaded with 15 rounds, missing—stating that he had left it inside his car.
Police began investigations and, after reviewing the CCTV footage, the suspect was arrested on Loita Street in Nairobi.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
