Patrick Chitumba [email protected]
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with eight cases of motor vehicle theft in and around Shurugwi, with police recovering all the vehicles valued at US$31 400.
Takudzwa Moyo, of Mavhura Homestead, Marira Village 1, Chachacha, Shurugwi, was arrested in Makusha suburb on October 13 following a tip-off.
Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the arrest, saying the suspect had been linked to the thefts committed between September and October 9 this year.
The recovered vehicles comprise six Honda Fit cars, a Toyota RunX and a Toyota Nadia.
“Zimbabwe Republic Police Midlands confirms the arrest of a 22-year-old man in connection with eight cases of theft of motor vehicles from in and around Shurugwi town during the period between September and October 9, 2026,” said Inspector Mahoko.
He said investigations following Moyo’s arrest led to the recovery of all eight vehicles.
The suspect allegedly abandoned some of the vehicles at various locations around Shurugwi after they ran out of fuel or developed mechanical faults.
One of the recovered vehicles, a Toyota RunX, was found without its battery.
Moyo is expected to appear in court in connection with the cases.
Inspector Mahoko warned would-be offenders that they would eventually face the consequences of their actions.
“Criminals are being warned that the long arm of the law will catch up with them sooner or later,” he said.
