The incident, which occurred in the Thamanda area on the night of January 3, has sparked concern among residents after footage showing the man’s suspicious behaviour was shared on social media.
According to the family, the CCTV camera captured the man just minutes before midnight as he approached the compound carrying a backpack and partially covering his face.
The footage shows him slowing down near the gate, repeatedly scanning his surroundings as though checking whether anyone was watching.
After lingering for a moment, the man cautiously stepped closer to the gate, appearing to assess the property.
He then dropped to his knees and peered through the gate into the compound, seemingly unaware—or unconcerned—that his movements were being clearly recorded by the home’s security camera.
Family members said the man remained at the gate for several minutes, kneeling and standing intermittently while staring into the compound, behaviour they described as deeply unsettling.
“At first, we thought he would leave immediately after noticing the camera, but he didn’t,” one family member said. “He looked directly at the CCTV lens but still continued with whatever he was doing.”
The footage further shows the stranger rising to his feet and studying the reinforced gate, as if trying to determine how accessible the compound was.
Moments later, he knelt again and took another look inside, heightening fears that he may have been conducting surveillance.
The situation escalated when a homeowner noticed the activity through the CCTV feed and decided to confront the stranger.
The situation escalated when a homeowner noticed the activity through the CCTV feed and decided to confront the stranger.
As the gate began to open, the man suddenly grabbed his backpack and fled the scene on foot, disappearing into the darkness.
The video was later posted on Facebook with a warning to neighbours, urging them to remain vigilant.
“Please beware. This man was clearly surveying homes in Thamanda and could be part of a larger group,” the caption read.
The video was later posted on Facebook with a warning to neighbours, urging them to remain vigilant.
“Please beware. This man was clearly surveying homes in Thamanda and could be part of a larger group,” the caption read.
“If anyone recognises him, let’s expose him and keep our neighbourhood safe.”
The clip quickly attracted widespread attention online, with many Kenyans expressing shock at the man’s boldness and questioning his intentions.
Some viewers pointed out that the man appeared to look directly at the CCTV camera, making it easier for those familiar with the area to potentially identify him.
“He is clearly staring at the camera. That scarf won’t hide him from people who know him,” one commenter wrote.
Others shared similar experiences, noting that CCTV cameras have increasingly become vital tools for detecting suspicious activity before crimes occur.
“Sometimes you see people loitering at gates late at night through the camera. You only realise how important CCTV is when something like this happens,” another user commented.
Several residents also urged community policing groups to review the footage and alert local authorities in case the man is linked to other incidents in the area.
The incident has renewed conversations around neighbourhood security, particularly in fast-growing residential areas where reports of break-ins and attempted burglaries have been on the rise.
Security experts advise homeowners to ensure CCTV cameras are properly positioned, well-lit, and regularly monitored, especially during late-night hours.
They also encourage residents to share verified security footage with community groups and law enforcement rather than confronting suspects directly, warning that such encounters can be dangerous.
The Kiambu case comes just days after a Nakuru woman shared CCTV footage showing her househelp being harassed by an unknown man while walking home from church with two children.
The clip quickly attracted widespread attention online, with many Kenyans expressing shock at the man’s boldness and questioning his intentions.
Some viewers pointed out that the man appeared to look directly at the CCTV camera, making it easier for those familiar with the area to potentially identify him.
“He is clearly staring at the camera. That scarf won’t hide him from people who know him,” one commenter wrote.
Others shared similar experiences, noting that CCTV cameras have increasingly become vital tools for detecting suspicious activity before crimes occur.
“Sometimes you see people loitering at gates late at night through the camera. You only realise how important CCTV is when something like this happens,” another user commented.
Several residents also urged community policing groups to review the footage and alert local authorities in case the man is linked to other incidents in the area.
The incident has renewed conversations around neighbourhood security, particularly in fast-growing residential areas where reports of break-ins and attempted burglaries have been on the rise.
Security experts advise homeowners to ensure CCTV cameras are properly positioned, well-lit, and regularly monitored, especially during late-night hours.
They also encourage residents to share verified security footage with community groups and law enforcement rather than confronting suspects directly, warning that such encounters can be dangerous.
The Kiambu case comes just days after a Nakuru woman shared CCTV footage showing her househelp being harassed by an unknown man while walking home from church with two children.
The clip triggered widespread outrage and renewed calls for stronger community vigilance.
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