Court & Crimes
US$5 armed robber jailed 14 yrs
However, in a bid to escape the complainant veered into oncoming traffic leading to a collision with another vehicle.
AN armed robber who stole $5 from a motorist after threatening to shoot him will languish in jail after a Harare magistrate slapped him with a 20-year jail term with six years suspended conditionally.
Blessing Moyo appeared before Harare Magistrate Letwin Rwodzi, facing two counts of armed robbery.
According to the State led by Cecilia Mashingaidze, Moyo and an accomplice who is on the run, were offered a ride from Chitungwiza to Harare by King Kamungeremu.
Moyo’s accomplice, who seated in the front, brandished a pistol at Manyame River bridge and demanded valuables from the driver.
Kamungeremu, who surrendered his wallet containing US$5, was then ordered to drive towards Kabrit Zimbabwe National Army main camp.
However, in a bid to escape the complainant veered into oncoming traffic leading to a collision with another vehicle.
Following the accident, the complainant appealed for help and at that moment Moyo’s accomplice managed to flee from the accident scene.
However, Moyo remained trapped in the car.
Other motorists came to assist Kamungeremu in apprehending Moyo and handed him over to the police.
A pellet gun used by the robbers was recovered.
Court & Crimes
Prison guard jailed three years for theft
Luck run out for Dube on 19 April 2024 when a witness who was among the team of inmates, was granted Presidential Amnesty.
By COURT REPORTER
TABLES turned for a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service officer, Mpumelelo Dube (32) who will languish in jail for three years for theft of decoders after being sold out by a former inmate.
Dube, who was found guilty at Gwanda Magistrates Court, was sentenced to five years imprisonment of which two years were suspended.
According to the State on 13 April 2024 Dube escorted a group of six inmates who had gone to offload goods at Matson Investments.
After offloading the goods, the complainant discovered that various groceries including five Open View Decoders were missing.
She did not report the matter, but decided to conduct her own investigations first.
However luck run out for Dube on 19 April 2024 when a witness who was among the team of inmates, was granted Presidential Amnesty.
The inmate then spilled the beans to the complainant that it was Dube who had stolen the decoders.
A police report was made, leading to the arrest of the accused person and recovery of the decoders.
The total value stolen is ZAR 4500 and ZAR 3 600 was recovered.
Court & Crimes
WANTED
The suspect allegedly duped unsuspecting victims of their money promising them to deliver maize and groceries in Southerton, Harare.
The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Charity Matenga (39) who is being sought in connection with a case of theft of trust property.
The suspect allegedly duped unsuspecting victims of their money promising them to deliver maize and groceries in Southerton, Harare.
Anyone with information to contact Harare Operations on (0242) 748836 or National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712800197.
Court & Crimes
Fake police nabbed for US$600 robbery
The pair introduced themselves as members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and President’s Office before attacking the victim and stealing US$600 cash.
Police have arrested in Harare Cephas Nyamajiwa (25) on kidnapping, robbery and impersonation charges.
Nyamajiwa together with an accomplice, only identified as Manyerere, forced the victim in their motor vehicle, a Toyota Chaser , registration number ADE 2313, on 6 April this year at a bus stop along Seke Road in Graniteside.
The pair introduced themselves as members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and President’s Office before attacking the victim and stealing US$600 cash.
The victim was dumped at Chikwanha Shopping Centre in Chitungwiza
Swift reaction by the police following a report made by the victim led to the arrest of Nyamajiwa and recovery of the suspects’ getaway vehicle and a pair of handcuffs.
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