Rapist on the loose

Arron Nyamayaro

A rapist has been breaking into houses and raping girls in Glen View and Budiriro for the past month, police have said.

In a statement, Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, said five similar rape cases have been reported.

He said they are appealing for information that may lead to arrest of the rapist.

“Police have noted with concern the number of rape cases involving a man targeting minor children for the past month.

“The similarities of the cases in how the perpetrator breaks into houses and rapes minor children shows that it’s the same person.

“In five cases recorded, the perpetrator broke into houses, threatens the girls and asks if they have engaged in any sexual activities before.

“If the girls says no, he rapes them and then flees,” he said.

Insp Chakanza urged parents to monitor their children.

“We are urging parents and guardians to closely monitor children day and night, especially those who sleep in separate rooms from them.

“We are also appealing for information from members of the public that may lead to arrest of the perpetrators.”