- A car owner was left devastated after their vehicle was stolen in broad daylight, with CCTV footage capturing how the incident unfolded
- The luxurious and expensive Toyota Prado TZ was stolen from the parking lot at Mega City Mall, leaving many social media users shocked and full of questions
- Netizens flocked to the comment section to share mixed reactions, with some joking that they would delay buying cars because of the rising insecurity
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Insecurity in the country appears to be on the rise, and a recent incident in Kisumu County has further fuelled public concern.
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CCTV footage captured the moment the car was allegedly stolen from a parking lot, leaving many stunned by the apparent ease with which the suspects drove away unnoticed.
“A white Toyota Prado TZ, registration number KDL 844G, has reportedly been stolen from the Mega City parking lot in Kisumu, with CCTV footage capturing the vehicle being driven away by unknown individuals,” the caption read.
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When was Toyota Prado stolen?
The bizarre incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, May 12, at around 9am, according to details shown in the CCTV footage.
A security officer was seen at the scene opening the gate for the driver, who carefully reversed the luxurious vehicle out of the parking lot.
The guard appeared unaware that the person behind the wheel was allegedly not the owner of the car, as he did not question the driver while the vehicle reversed near a petrol station.
The suspect drove cautiously and did not roll down the windows while manoeuvring the car out of the parking area.
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It was impossible to identify who was inside the vehicle because all the windows were heavily tinted, blocking visibility from the outside.
There were only a few motorists on the road at the time, giving the suspect enough space and time to drive away without raising suspicion.
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No one appeared to suspect any criminal activity, including the security guard, who watched as the car exited onto the main road.
“Anyone who spots the vehicle or has any information that may assist in tracing it is urged to report to the nearest police station immediately. Let’s help the owner recover the car,” the caption added.
Kenyans react to car theft in Kisumu
Social media users were left puzzled as they reacted to the viral incident online.
rahul__three:
“That is why I always tip someone to watch my car. (Sina gari, just practising mapema).”
leetoursandtravel:
“The owner seems to have been trailed by hijackers for some time. That is why malls, apartments, and restaurants need proper parking ticket systems where drivers are issued cards on entry and must return them before leaving.”
ezeko.mwenda:
“Plans za kubuy gari zinareduce tu sasa. Ata at very high rates, sasa ni kutafuta za ndege.”
namanda_jeremy:
“She’s right. Mbona waliallow atoke na hapo? That place hakuna kureverse hapo. Mtu anafaa aende mbele azunguke ndio atoke.”
francou.1948:
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“Cheap spare parts on the market from today evening. Kenya is not for beginners.”
atieno_odongo_:
“Scary. Yani people have audacity like this. Ei thieves need to be found and punished.”
Source: Instagram
Kinuthia sleeps with car grille
In another story, Kevin Kinuthia amused netizens after jokingly sleeping with his car grille inside the house to protect it from thieves.
Kinuthia said rising theft cases have made car owners fearful of leaving vehicle parts unattended, even in secure parking areas.
Social media users flooded the comment section with humorous and relatable reactions, with some revealing they had also lost expensive car parts to thieves.
Source: GossipsNG
