LATEST: Thief surrenders car to Deputy Sheriff

Tendai Gukutikwa
A MUTARE man allegedly stole a motor vehicle and offered it for attachment by the Deputy Sherriff’s office to clear his debt.

Taurai Jozi (35) was not asked to plead to the charge of theft of a motor vehicle as defined in Section 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, Chapter 9:23 when he appeared in court on Tuesday.

He appeared before senior Mutare magistrate, Mrs Sekai Chiundura and was remanded in custody to May 17.

Mrs Chiundura advised Jozi to seek legal representation and apply for bail at the High Court if he wished to be remanded out of custody.

Prosecuting, Mr Fletcher Karombe, said during the month of August 2015, Jozi entered into a rent-to-buy agreement with the complainant that he would use Toyota Raum, Registration Number ADG5345 as a taxi, while paying him $100 per week.

“Jozi, however, disappeared with the motor vehicle and later resurfaced after he had offered the motor vehicle to the Deputy Sheriff for attachment to clear his debts with Jonathan Tsvangirai,” said Mr Karombe.

The motor vehicle was later auctioned by the Messenger of Court and it was bought by Evelyn Gudzunga.

The motor vehicle was not recovered and it was valued at $3 500.