A gang of three suspected armed robbers have been arrested in Bulawayo. Mkhaliphi Ncube, alias Mlonitshwa (25), of Cowdray Park, and Givemore Dladla (23) and Timothy Dube (28), both of 1257 Mbundane, were arrested on Tuesday.
According to CID spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri, the suspects would carry out their raids while the occupants were asleep, targeting homes for theft. She said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/three-bulawayo-robbers-arrested/">The Herald</a>):
On November 14 at around 2:30 AM, the trio, together with their accomplices who are still at large pounced on the complainants who were fast asleep.
They damaged burglar bars and windows before gaining entry into the house, where they indiscriminately assaulted the complainants demanding cash and other valuables.
Fearing for their safety, the complainants surrendered $2 500, 10 cellphones, two metal detector batteries and four power banks.
On Tuesday, detectives from CID Homicide Bulawayo received information that the suspects were involved in the robbery and a follow-up was made leading to their arrest. Said Detective Insp Muteweri:
A Honda Fit Registration number AFC 1284 and three axes used in the commission of the crime were subsequently recovered. Also recovered were four cell phones, which the complainants have positively identified.
The suspects are also clearing another robbery case that occurred in Pumula, Bulawayo where they also robbed another complainant and got away with valuables.
In a related case, the CID Homicide team has arrested Lloyd Mujeketa (25) for vehicle theft, which occurred on Sunday.
The victim had left his Honda Fit unattended and unlocked, only to discover it missing upon his return.
Mujeketa was apprehended on Tuesday in central Bulawayo while driving the stolen vehicle.
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Three people were caught for robbing houses in Bulawayo while people were sleeping. They broke in, hurt the people, and stole money and phones. The police found them and arrested them. The police also found the stolen items and a car used in the robberies. The gang is being questioned for more crimes they might have done. Another person was caught for stealing a car in Bulawayo too. People need to be careful and make sure their homes and cars are secure.

Three Arrested For Armed Robbery In Bulawayo

Three suspected armed robbers were shot dead during a shootout with detectives from CID homicide Bulawayo at Tuli River, Gwanda on Tuesday, 06 February.
In a statement released this Wednesday, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said three suspects, Pride Moyo (29), Newman Ncube and Ntokozo Ncube were fatally injured during the shootout while a fourth suspect, Simelweyinkosi Dube, escaped. Reads the statement:
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the death of Pride Moyo (29), Newman Ncube and Ntokozo Ncube during a shootout incident which occurred at Tuli River, Gwanda on 6th February 2024 at around 1200 hours.
Detectives from CID homicide Bulawayo acted on received information and intercepted four armed robbery suspects who were travelling in a green and white Toyota Hiace near the Tuli River en route to Freda Mine.
On seeing the detectives, the suspects started to fire towards the police officers and a shootout ensued. 
Resultantly, Pride Moyo, Newman Ncube and Ntokozo Ncube were shot and taken to Gwanda District Hospital where they died upon admission.
The detectives managed to recover a revolver 38 SPL with two live rounds, three empty cartridges and two pellet guns from the suspect’s vehicle. The suspects are linked to two robbery cases and an attempted murder case.
In one of the robbery cases which occurred on 30 June 2023 at Insindi Ranch House, the suspects who were armed with pistols, a hunting knife, knobkerrie and paper spray, attacked two victims before stealing US$7 800.00 cash, an FN 9mm pistol with a magazine of 13 rounds, a Cadix .38 revolver and jewellery valued at US$200.00.
In another robbery case which occurred on 01st January 2024 in Plumtree, the suspects who were armed with firearms attacked a victim before stealing US$74 000.00, ZAR25 000.00 and a motor vehicle.
The suspects are also linked to a case of attempted murder which occurred in Cowdray Park on 01st August 2023, where three Police Officers were injured during a shootout.
Meanwhile, Police are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Simelweyinkosi Dube who managed to escape from the scene during the shootout.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to report movements of criminal syndicates to the Police on the National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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