By Lorraine Ndebele
The Zimbabwean Republic Police has arrested five suspects for armed robbery cases in Masvingo.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, Police announced they had arrested Charles Chekenyere (27), Marshal Mutekwa (27),Anold Musimudziwa (29), Julius Chibharo (35), and Moses Kwangwari (37) for a spate of armed robbery cases committed in Masvingo, Beitbridge and other areas, from July 21 to 7 September 7 2021.
A team of detectives from CID Masvingo, Beitbridge and Zvishavane raided Charles Chekenyere at his residence in Madziva Village, Chivi.
“The suspect was arrested and upon being interviewed, he implicated seven other suspects as his accomplices,” said police spokesperson Paul Nyathi.
The police then made some follow ups leading to the arrest of the other four suspects and the recovery of one FN Browning pistol loaded with a magazine of 12 rounds, a bolt cutter, a small axe and a Toyota Wish vehicle registration number AFI 8727 which the suspects used as a getaway car.
Property bought from the proceeds of armed robbery cases which include a Nissan Caravan vehicle registration number AFO 6242, four Mark X vehicle wheels, agreement of sale for stand number 2257 Victoria Range Masvingo, two defy deep freezers and a JVC stereo radio were also recovered from the suspects.
A bottle store at Sarahuro Business Centre, Mwenezi was also opened by one of the suspects through proceeds of armed robbery cases.
“Currently the suspects are clearing six (06) armed robbery cases in which cash amounting to US$6 630-00, ZAR 3250-00 and other valuables were stolen”, Nyathi said.
The suspects would scale over precast walls and break doors or windows with crow bars to gain entry into house before attacking the complaints while threatening to shoot them with pistols and demanding cash.
“Comprehensive investigations to clear all the cases in which the suspects were linked are in progress and more details on the robbery cases committed by the suspects will be availed soon”, stated Nyathi.
Meanwhile, Police are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of the outstanding three suspects, Aleck Kuzonyei (NFPK), Reward and Bronco.
