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Some say they receive intimidation and abuse if they try to apprehend thieves.

Kenyan police have also been accused on numerous occasions of colluding with foreign security agencies trying to apprehend people they regard as threats.

Before police could apprehend him, the suspect was chased by angry parents, witnesses said.

"Government, through the law enforcement agencies - that adheres to a strict code of ethics and professionalism - only apprehend suspects and bring them to Justice, and they are brought to justice 'alive', not 'dead'," Nxumalo said in a statement.

When the theft occurs, she said, report the item stolen to law enforcement and allow them to recover the property and apprehend the thief.