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B-Metro Reporter
A MHANGURA farm manager who stole 500 heavy-duty bricks left in his custody has been convicted of theft of trust property.
Warren Mukondiwa (58) was dragged before the Mhangura Magistrates’ Court where he was sentenced to 12 months in jail. Six months were suspended for five years, while the remaining six were suspended on condition he pays restitution of US$1 500.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), Mukondiwa hatched a plan to steal the bricks on 19 July 2025 when the complainant left them in his custody before travelling to Harare.
A week later, on 26 July at around midnight, Mukondiwa allegedly sold the bricks to an unknown buyer who came in a white lorry.
“The offender was seen loading the bricks by a witness who informed the complainant,” the NPAZ said.
The 500 bricks, valued at US$1 500, were never recovered.
