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AN attempt to steal a handbag from a motorist gave away a habitual thief when he was apprehended by his victim soon after snatching the bag from the car along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road on Sunday evening. The officer commanding police in Beitbridge district, Chief Superintendent Lawrence Chinhengo, said the suspect, Trust Chikuku had been on the police wanted list for a series of housebreakings around the border town.
He said on Sunday Chikuku was offered a lift by Mr Alick Hove who was travelling to Masvingo with his wife. However, after travelling for about 85km from the border town, Mr Hove decided to stop so that he could pick some firewood at a nearby farm with his wife.
Chikuku who was left alone in the car stole a handbag containing identity documents, $39 and R200.
“On their return, the Hoves discovered that a hand bag was missing and Chikuku was nowhere to be seen. They then decided to track the suspect until they caught up with him along the road as he was walking towards Beitbridge,” he said.
They apprehended the suspect and handed him over to security guards at a nearby motel where he was detained overnight.
The complainant discovered the stolen handbag but with missing particulars.
Chikuku was taken to Mwenezi Police Station the following morning.
“During interrogations it was discovered that Chikuku was on the police wanted list for several cases of unlawful entry around Beitbridge town and surrounding areas,” said Chief Supt Chinhengo.
Chikuku is expected to appear in court soon.
Online Reporter