Video: CCTV Footage Captures TV Theft at Barbershop, Suspect Responds
- A Kisumu barbershop was broken into in the early hours of Monday, with the thief making off with a television set
- CCTV footage captured the entire incident, clearly showing the suspect’s face — leading to his alleged identification by online users
- In response to the social media allegations, the suspect denied involvement and vowed to take legal action despite mounting backlash and demands to return the TV
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Kisumu: A man was caught on CCTV footage stealing a television set from a barbershop located in Ondiek Estate.
Source: Facebook
The footage, dated Monday, July 28, at 3.50am, shows the suspect cutting through the metallic lower section of the shop’s door and carefully squeezing into the small business premises while holding burglary tools in his mouth.
Once inside, the man is seen arranging his tools before dismounting the flat-screen television from the wall.
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He then appears to hand over the device to another individual who was not captured on camera.
Who is the owner of the stolen TV?
The shop owner, Linus Owiti, took to social media to appeal for help in identifying the suspect.
“A man was caught on camera stealing from my barbershop. Please help me share this video and identify him,” he wrote, urging residents to report any leads to the authorities.
Social media users quickly responded, with more than 20 people allegedly identifying a local Facebook user—said to be in the music industry—as the suspect.
This followed after they observed his face, which has a distinct forehead mark.
Owiti publicly named the individual and gave him a 24-hour ultimatum to return the stolen television, warning of further action.
“The suspect has been identified by over twenty people. You have 24 hours to return my belongings,” Owiti warned in his follow-up post.
Source: Facebook
Did the TV theft suspect respond to Owiti?
In response, the accused individual denied involvement, stating that he lives far from Ondiek and has no connection to the incident.
He announced plans to report the accusation to authorities, citing defamation and character assassination.
“Where I stay is very far from Ondiek. I will report this,” he stated.
He further challenged those accusing him to let the law take its course, insisting he is being wrongly targeted.
"This is Kenya. Most of the people who posted that video know me personally and know where I live—let them summon me if needed. Stop dragging my name into this. I’m not Fred’s manager. If you truly believe I’m the one involved, file a report and let the law handle it," he added.
Source: Facebook
The incident has stirred debate on social media, with some urging caution and others calling for swift justice.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether an official report has been filed or if investigations have commenced.
CCTV captures frightened thief fleeing empty-handed
Meanwhile, in another viral CCTV clip, a suspected thief in a hoodie and black trousers was caught tiptoeing around a bungalow at night.
As he approached the main glass door, he appeared spooked, nervously glancing around. Moments later, he bolted from the scene without stealing anything.
The eerie silence was only interrupted by barking dogs in the background. His sudden escape triggered humorous reactions from netizens online.
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