Bulawayo man in court for damaging vehicle parked in police base

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Dalyn Chigwizura

A 32-year-old Bulawayo man has appeared in court for entering ZRP Caravan Base premises and destroying property worth over US$1,000.
Bruno Murenje, from Cowdray Park suburb, appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Mr Archie Wochiwunga, facing charges of malicious damage to property.

Murenje, who is out of custody, was further remanded to September 11 by Mr Wochiwunga.
Prosecutor Mr. Tafara Dzimbanhete told the court that the incident occurred on June 26.

On the said date, at around 1.40 PM, Murenje entered ZRP caravan base premises holding an empty 300ml Sparletta bottle and proceeded to a Toyota Carina, registration number AEP 0404, which belongs to Gift Madhondodza (26), which was parked in the yard.
The court heard that the accused went on to damage the front and rear windscreens using the bottle.

He further damaged the Pioneer speakers, which were in the car. After committing the alleged crime, Murenje stepped on top of the car bonnet, then climbed onto the roof of the car and started dancing, leaving dents on the bonnet and breaking the rear-view mirror.
A report was made, leading to the arrest of the accused person.

The value of the damaged property is US$1,964.00.