Residents of Nairobi’s upscale Kilimani Estate are once again living in fear following the return of a notorious burglar infamously nicknamed “Kilimani’s Spiderman”, a daring thief known for scaling apartment balconies and exterior walls to break into homes.
The suspect earned the chilling nickname due to his unusual climbing skills, which allow him to scale multi-storey buildings under the cover of darkness and access apartments through balconies and sliding doors with alarming ease.
According to residents, the burglar has struck several times before, often leaving victims shocked at how he managed to reach such heights unnoticed.
One resident recounted a terrifying encounter involving her friend, whose fifth-floor apartment was targeted.
“She was relaxing on the balcony, sipping a glass of wine, when suddenly a stranger appeared out of nowhere,” the resident said.
“Imagine the shock of seeing someone emerge from the wall like a movie scene. It was terrifying,” she added.
In the latest incident, CCTV footage from Cherrywood Apartments along Dennis Pritt Road shows the suspect calmly climbing from balcony to balcony before making his way up to the 10th floor ,a brazen move that has intensified fears among locals.
The footage, now circulating among residents, has sparked fresh panic, with many worrying that their homes could be next.
Those living along Dennis Pritt Road and the surrounding areas have been urged to heighten security measures, including locking balcony doors, securing windows at night, and reporting any suspicious activity immediately.
“For those living along Dennis Pritt Road, please be vigilant. Spiderman is back terrorising apartments,” a concerned resident warned.
