adminThere was commotion in Gweru’s Central Business District when members of the public later mobbed the suspects as the supermarket security personnel paraded them along Robert Mugabe Way.
The security personnel took the two suspects — Tendai Matiza (33) and Elizabeth Madenyika (28) to Gweru Central Police Station.
The security personnel smeared the two with flour all over their bodies including their faces after they were briefly detained at the shop.
Acting police spokesperson for Midlands Province, Assistant Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon at DCK Supermarket along Sixth Street.
He said the suspects, both staying in Gweru’s Mkoba Village 12, had entered the supermarket pretending to be genuine customers, but were later caught shoplifting.
“Upon being searched, Matiza was found with a 500g tinned beef between her thighs while her partner in crime, Madenyika, was also found with a pack of toothpaste also stashed between her thighs,” he said.
Asst Insp Mahoko said the two were also searched and found with several other grocery items in their handbags.
“Matiza had a 500g Camphor cream and a case of Colgate toothpaste in the handbag while Madenyika was also found with some body lotions. The total value of stolen property is $48,” he said.
Asst Insp Mahoko said the two would appear in court soon.
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