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Crime Reporter
Two robbers who early this month approached a shopkeeper and bought refreshments after posing as genuine customers in Bulilimamangwe, before stealing US$30 have been jailed 10 years each.
The robbers also stole a laptop, two cellphones and a speaker box.
Clement Ndlovu (20) and Mduduzi Ndlovu (28) were then arrested in connection with the robbery case which occurred on January 8, 2024 at Siyazama General Dealer, Matopos Research Station, Matobo, Bulilimamangwe.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests.
“The suspects approached the shopkeeper and bought refreshments after posing as genuine customers. They went on to attack the shopkeeper before stealing US$30 cash, a laptop, two cellphones and a speaker box.
“The police swiftly attended the scene after the shopkeeper had made a report and tracked the suspects to Insukamini Power Station, Figtree, where they were arrested.
“The arrest led to the recovery of all stolen items and a Star Eibar Espania S.A Pistol 9mm calibre,” he said.
The two appeared at Plumtree Regional Court where they were convicted and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment each.
“Members of the public are urged to be alert and report all criminal acts at any nearest police station for swift action by the police. The police assures the public that the law will take its course on criminals without fear or favour,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
Meanwhile, police have confirmed the arrest of Promise Muchena (27), Desmond Kamundimu (28) and Eric Bvuwe (24) in connection with a spate of unlawful entry into premises and theft of motor vehicles. The cases occurred between September 2023 and January 2024.
On January 10, 2024, detectives from CID Mutare acted on received information and arrested Promise Muchena in connection with 18 counts of unlawful entry into premises cases and theft, five counts of theft from motor vehicles and four counts of theft of motor vehicles.
The suspect implicated Desmond Kamundimu and Eric Bvuwe as his accomplices leading to their arrest.
The arrest of the three suspects led to the recovery of some stolen property which includes laptops, television sets, solar panels, inveters, among other valuables all valued at US$19 530.
“Further investigations unearthed that Promise Muchena escaped from Hwahwa Young Offenders Prison on August 15, 2023 where he was serving a 14 months jail term for unlawful entry into premises and theft,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
In one of the cases which occurred at Nyamhuka 2, Nyanga on November 18, 2023, the three suspects stole a Honda Fit worth US$5 000 and later dumped it in Mutare following a road traffic accident.
In another case of theft of a motor vehicle which occurred at White Cliff South, Harare on December 3, 2023, the three suspects stole a Toyota Vitz valued at US$2 450 and later dumped it in Mutare following yet another road traffic accident.
In one of unlawful entry and theft case which occurred at a house in Chikanga, Mutare on October 27, 2023, the three suspects forced open a kitchen door and gained entry into a house before stealing a laptop and went away.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police continues to applaud members of the public for their concerted effort in the fight against crime,” Asst Comm Nyathi said.
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