Online Reporter
Yeukai Karengezeka
Court Correspondent
AN alleged accomplice allegedly involved in the armed robbery of valuables worth US$128 000 has appeared in court.
Elias Chimambo (45) was brought before Harare regional magistrate, Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa, and was remanded in custody pending a bail hearing on charges of armed robbery.
Prosecutor Mr Rufaro Chonzi told the court that on September 30, 2025, at around 2am, Chimambo, along with Harare businessman Blessing Charakupa and Justice Chihwai, who have both been arrested and are out on bail, along with 12 other accomplices still at large, conspired to rob Emmanuel Kazingizi.
The gang allegedly broke into a house in Mabelreign, Harare.
They threatened Kazingizi, fired a shot into the air and dragged him into a room where they assaulted him, accusing him of stealing from their employer.
The robbers stole property, including a Toyota Fortuner valued at U$53 000, cash US$16 330 , various shoes worth US$4 400 and other valuables, all valued at US$122 000 of which US$55 300 was later recovered.
On the second charge, it is alleged that on the same day, at around 1am, the gang allegedly targeted another victim, Kudakwashe Mutandwa, at his home in Paradise, Highfield, Harare.
They reportedly forced entry into the house, threatened him with an unidentified firearm, and brutally assaulted him with a whipping rope and a hammer, targeting his knees.
The robbers stole various items, including a refrigerator, stove, TV set, motor vehicle (Subaru), Itel cellphone and a Samsung S23.
The stolen property was valued at US$6 000, but none of it has been recovered.
On December 16, 2025, at around 11.30 am, detectives received a tip-off that Chimambo was at the Mbare Magistrates’ Court.
Acting swiftly, the police apprehended him.
