Online Reporter
Crime Reporter
A SECURITY guard, Tennat Chiremba (26), has been convicted and sentenced to an effective seven years imprisonment for setting on fire an office after stealing cash.
Chiremba appeared at Masvingo Magistrates Court on March 11.
He was arrested by detectives from CID Masvingo.
The conviction follows investigations which unearthed a calculated plan to destroy key evidence and divert attention from a theft scheme orchestrated by the accused person.
Chiremba, who was employed by Muzpen Security Company, stole US$975 from the company office before setting the office on fire to destroy evidence.
CID spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri said: “The fire engulfed the office and damaged property worth US$16 010.
“He appeared before Magistrate Caroline Tafirei and the State was represented by Laiton Katsidzire.
“He was convicted and sentenced to an effective seven-year jail term.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police continues to applaud the courts for their concerted efforts in the fight against crime and ensuring justice is served.”
