Machakos Police Officer Arrested For Stealing Sh 71,000

"He broke the OCS table drawers and gained access to a cash bail book containing sh 71,000, and he stole the cash," according police report.

A Masii Police Station officer was arrested for breaking into the Officer Commanding Station’s (OCS) office and stealing Sh71, 000 from the cash bail book.

According to a police report, the officer, identified as Paul Chege, committed the offense while on duty at the Report Office on Friday around 7 a.m.

“He broke the OCS table drawers and gained access to a cash bail book containing sh 71,000, and he stole the cash,” according police report.

He will be held in custody until Monday, when he will appear before Machakos Chief Magistrate.