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Carlos Ncube, a 26-year-old resident of Makwika village, Number 3, Hwange, appeared before the Hwange Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday facing two counts of unlawful entry.
On September 20, Ncube allegedly entered a home in the mining town and stole two pots, one containing sadza and the other beans.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), he also broke into a tuckshop that same night, taking Pepsi drinks, Fizzi, and Maheu. Said the NPA:
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On the 20th of September 2024 at around 2200 hours, the accused person went to the first complainant’s house and and broke into the kitchen using an unknown object and took two silver pots, one with sadza and the other with beans.
The following morning, the complainant discovered that her pots were missing and tracked the accused person’s shoe prints which led to his place of residence.
On the same night, the accused person also broke into the second complainant’s tuckshop in the same village and stole 12 x 500ml Pepsi drinks, 2 litres Fizzy drink and 1x 500ml Pfuko Maheu. A police report was filed leading to the arrest of the accused person.
The total value stolen is ZWG514,17 and all was recovered.
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Ncube was found guilty and was scheduled to return to court on September 25 for sentencing. However, the National Prosecuting Authority has not yet provided an update on the sentencing.
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A man named Carlos Ncube from Hwange went into someone's house at night and stole two pots of sadza and beans. He also broke into a shop and took some drinks. The police caught him, and he was found guilty. He will go back to court for his punishment. The stolen things were worth ZWG514,17, but they were all returned to the owners.

Hwange Burglar Steals Pots Of Sadza And Beans

A 23-year-old man from Mkoba, Gweru was brought before the Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court, facing charges of aggravated unlawful entry.
The accused, Sean Mutsengi, had broken into a house in Mbizo, Kwekwe and stolen an Itel A70 cellphone and a jacket.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the incident occurred on June 29, 2024, around 11 PM, in Mbizo, Kwekwe.
Mutsengi forced open the door and entered the house while the complainant was sleeping. He then took an Itel A70 cellphone and a black jacket and left unnoticed.
The complainant discovered the missing belongings the following morning and reported the matter to the police.
That same morning, Mutsengi boarded a bus from Kwekwe to Gweru, where he gave the bus conductor the stolen Itel A70 cellphone and promised to pay the bus fare in Gweru, as he had no money at the time.
The bus conductor became suspicious and alerted the police in Gweru after receiving a call on the Itel cellphone from the complainant, who revealed that the phone belonged to her. Mutsengi was then apprehended.
The value of the stolen property was $115 USD, and only $100 USD was recovered.
For the offence, Mutsengi was sentenced to 14 months of imprisonment, with 4 months suspended for 5 years.
The remaining 10 months were suspended on the condition that Mutsengi perform 350 hours of community service.
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A man named Sean broke into a house and stole a phone and jacket. The next day, he took a bus but gave the stolen phone as payment. The conductor got suspicious and called the owner. Sean was caught, and only $100 of the $115 stolen was recovered. He was sentenced to 14 months in prison, with 4 months suspended and 10 months to do community service. 

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Gweru Man Exposed For Theft After Failing To Pay Bus Fare

Police in Chinhoyi are investigating the circumstances surrounding a case of unlawful entry and theft that occurred on Saturday night at a church located along Highway Drive in the Mazari neighbourhood.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said preliminary investigations indicate that unknown suspects gained unauthorised entry into the church offices and then proceeded to break open the church’s safe.
The perpetrators allegedly stole a substantial sum of US$35,000 in cash from the safe.
Evidence collected from the crime scene indicates that the suspects may have used an explosive device to breach the safe.
Investigators recovered a burnt fuse as well as traces of explosive residue at the location.
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information related to this incident to come forward and report it at their nearest police station. The ZRP said:
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Police in Chinhoyi are investigating circumstances surrounding a case of unlawful entry and theft which occurred during the night on 06/07/24 at a church along Highway Drive, Mazari. Unknown suspects gained entry into the church offices and broke the safe before stealing US$35,000 cash. A burnt fuse and explosive residue were recovered at the scene.
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In an unrelated case, Police in Chombira are investigating a case of a robbery that also happened on Saturday around 1:20 AM in Kanengoni Village, Chiweshe.
It is alleged that three unidentified male suspects, all wearing face masks, forcibly gained entry into the complainant’s house through a broken window.
The intruders were armed with machetes and proceeded to violently attack the homeowner.
After assaulting the victim, the suspects then ransacked the entire house, searching for valuables.
They stole a significant amount of cash – US$6,500 – as well as 85 kilograms of gold that had been hidden inside a wooden cabinet.
In yet another disturbing incident of unlawful entry and theft, the ZRP said that unknown suspects broke into a supermarket located in the Aspindale area of Marimba, Harare. The break-in occurred around 2 AM on July 1st.
According to the police investigation, the suspects allegedly gained unauthorised access to the supermarket premises by breaking through the roof.
The perpetrators then proceeded to tamper with the CCTV surveillance system, likely in an attempt to cover their tracks.
After disabling the security cameras, the suspects then targeted the supermarket’s safes, successfully breaking into two of them.
The thieves managed to steal US$50,000 in cash from the safes before fleeing the scene.
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US$35 000 Stolen From Church Premises In Chinhoyi

A 74-year-old woman from Hwange survived rape after she allegedly grabbed and squeezed her 21-year-old attacker’s privates.
The incident occurred recently in Jambezi under Chief Shana in Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the assailant, Mbonisi Ncube, appeared before a Hwange magistrate facing unlawful entry charges and another count of rape. The NPA said:
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On the 7th of June 2024 at 2100 hours, the accused person, Mbonisi Ncube gained entry into the complainant’s house where the complainant (80) was sleeping with her grandchildren.
He strangled the complainant’s 10-year-old grandchild before she screamed. This alerted the complainant who went to investigate.
The accused person ran away. The complainant identified him when he returned at about 2330hrs and peeped through the window. She promptly advised her neighbours.
On the same day at around 2300hrs, the accused person gained entry into another complainant’s house through the window. The complainant (74) heard movements and went to investigate.
The accused person dragged the complainant into her bedroom and forced her onto her bed. He pulled up her dress and tore her pantie before trying to rape the complainant.
The complainant managed to grab his manhood and squeezed it until he released her. The accused person escaped through the window and ran away.
The complainant advised her neighbours who helped her track the spoor which led to the accused person’s homestead. A police report was made leading to the arrest of the accused person.
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Ncube was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on the first count. On the second count, he was sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. He will serve 6 years effectively.
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Hwange Woman (74) Survives Rape By Squeezing 21-Year-old Attacker’s Privates

Tobias Pedzisayi, a member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), was arrested on April 09, 2024, after he allegedly broke into an office and stole US$ 24,000.
Pedzisayi (34), who is stationed at Karoi was arraigned before the Karoi Magistrates’ Court facing charges of unlawful entry.
He was allegedly caught on CCTV camera breaking into the complainant’s office at around 1 AM on 03 March 2024. Said the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA):
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In the CCTV footage, the accused person is allegedly seen breaking a safe using an unidentified object. He allegedly got away with USD24 000. The accused person also stole the CCTV camera which captured his activities.
The complainant found out about the infraction at around 0600hrs and made a report to the Police, leading to the accused person’s arrest on the 9th of April 2024.
The accused person allegedly bought a residential stand, motorcycle and building material worth USD6 000 from the proceeds and all were recovered.
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Pedzisayi will be back in court on 16 April 2024.
In another case, A 32-year-old man, Sipho Moyo from Pumula East, Bulawayo was brought before the Inyathi Magistrates’ Court facing attempted stock theft charges.
The court heard that on 08 March 2024, the complainant’s herd boy went to release goats from the pen.
Shockingly, the herdboy found Moyo sleeping inside the pen. Moyo was then apprehended by the villagers and a search was conducted leading to the recovery of two knives.
He was interviewed by the villagers and he said that he had come with his friend who is still at large. The friend had left him sleeping on the ground.
A report was then made to the Police leading to Moyo’s arrest. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment of which 6 months were suspended for 5 years. He will serve 6 months effectively.
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Police Officer Steals US$24 000, Goat Thief Found Sleeping In Pen

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with a spate of unlawful entry into premises, robbery and theft cases which occurred in and around Mt Darwin from 29 July 2023 to 27 January 2024.
In a statement issued on 06 February 2024, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspects, Shepherd Kamhandu (19) and Douglas Kaingidza (39), were apprehended by the public in Rushinga, Mt Darwin whilst selling 8 bricks of cigarettes.
Asst Comm Nyathi also appealed for information which may lead to the arrest of Nelson Batsirai Makwengura (30) who allegedly stole 330 tonnes of Polypropylene HKR102 worth US$442 000.
Makwengura’s alleged accomplices, Lesley Nyasha Makaka (30) and Mercy Muza (44) have since been arrested. Reads the statement:
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ARREST OF TWO SUSPECTS FOR UNLAWFUL ENTRY INTO PREMISES, ROBBERY AND THEFT CASES – MT DARWIN
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Shepherd Kamhandu (19) and Douglas Kaingidza (39) in connection with a spate of unlawful entry into premises, robbery and theft cases which occurred in and around Mt Darwin during the period extending from 29th July 2023 to 27th January 2024.
On 27th January 2024, the two suspects were apprehended by the public in Rushinga, Mt Darwin whilst selling 8 bricks of cigarettes and were later referred to CID Mt Darwin for further management.
The detectives managed to link the two suspects to a case of unlawful entry and theft which occurred at Kandeya Township, Mt Darwin in which the suspects broke into a shop and stole 100 bricks of Pacific Storm and Breeze cigarettes, 45 bricks of Everest cigarettes, one brick of Madison cigarettes, three crates of Carling Black Label Quarts, one X 750 mls Hunters beer and one X 750 mls Mayfair beer all valued at US$ 1 286.00.
The arrest of the suspects led to the recovery of 70 bricks of cigarettes, various clothes, blankets, a 32-inch television, five gas tanks, jewellery, cell phones and accessories all valued at US$ 1 787.00.
Investigations carried out unearthed that the two suspects were linked to 24 counts of unlawful entry into premises cases, seven counts of robbery cases and four counts of theft cases.
In an unlawful entry into premises case which occurred in Madziwa, Mt Darwin on 06th August 2023, the suspects broke into a shop before stealing a wallet containing US$300.00 cash, various clothes and groceries all valued at US$ 1 000.00.
In another robbery case which occurred in September 2023, the suspects attacked a juvenile (14) who was walking along a footpath from Kandeya Township to the Ridgeview location, before stealing a cell phone and a satchel.
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Nelson Batsirai Makwengura (30) who is being sought in connection with a case of theft which occurred during the period extending from May 2023 to October 2023.
The suspect allegedly stole 330 tonnes of Polypropylene HKR102 worth US$442 000.00 in connivance with his two accomplices, Lesley Nyasha Makaka (30) and Mercy Muza (44), who were since arrested.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to report to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800197 or report at any nearest Police Station.
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Two Men Arrested Over A Spate Of Break-ins, Robberies In Mt Darwin

A 26-year-old man and two accomplices, both women, were sentenced to 14 months in prison at Chiredzi Magistrates’ Court for unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances.
In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), Morgen Nyanzira (26), Angeline Biziweki (32) and Brendah Ngomayezi (30) broke into the complainant’s home, who had travelled for a  holiday, on 06 January 2024.
The NPA said the complaint decided to leave the keys to her property with her friend. The complaint’s friend happened to be the Nyanzira’s girlfriend.
Nyanzira stole the keys from his girlfriend and connived with Biziweki and Ngomayezi to break into the home and steal property worth US$2 699.
All three suspects pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 14 months in prison. Said NPAZ:
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Morgen Nyanzira (26), Angeline Biziweki (32) and Brendah Ngomayezi (30) appeared at Chiredzi Magistrates’ Court facing charges of unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances.
The complaint decided to leave the keys to her property with her friend when she travelled for a holiday.
The complaint’s friend happened to be the accused 1’s girlfriend. The state proved that on the 6th of January 2024, the accused persons connived to steal from the complainant’s residence.
Accused 1 stole the complainant’s keys from his girlfriend who had been given the keys for safekeeping whilst the complainant was on holiday in Dubai.
The trio proceeded to the complainant’s house at 2 am, entered the house, broke into the complainant’s bedroom and stole property worth USD 2699 and went away. The matter was reported to the police.
Detectives received information that the three were selling various household goods, leading to the arrest of the three and the recovery of property worth USD 2249.
Accused 1 told the court that he learnt that his girlfriend had the keys to the property, stole the keys and teamed up with the two women to steal the property.
The accused persons pleaded guilty and were sentenced to 14 months in prison.
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Trio To Spend 14 Months In Prison For Unlawful Entry

Three Form Six students at Hartzell High School are set to appear in Court on Tuesday, 22 November, following their arrest for allegedly stealing 20 laptops from the school.
Courage Mapiye of Harare, Prosper Munyaradzi Simon of Chikanga Phase Two, Mutare, and Prince Mupaza of Whitecliff in Harare allegedly broke into the school’s computer lab and stole the laptops.
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Manicaland District spokesperson, Detective Sergeant Shake Shanu confirmed the arrest of the three learners.
The three, who are all aged 19, will appear in court after writing their final examinations.
Shanu said on 4 November this year, a security guard at Hartzell High School, Kenneth Mabika commenced duty and carried out some perimeter checks around the premises.
Mabika observed that everything was intact and the windows were closed while the doors were locked. Said Detective Sergeant Shanu:
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There was a power outage when Mabika commenced duty. When power was restored, Mabika carried out some checks and discovered that the computer laboratory door was partially open.
He advised a Computer Science teacher, Mr Agrippa Mungazi, who came and discovered that 20 laptops had been stolen.
A roll call was instantly conducted at the school and the three accused persons were missing. Mabika made a report at ZRP Penhalonga.
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Shanu said detectives from CID Mutare attended the scene the next day and fingerprints were lifted.
Mapiye, Simon and Mupaza were interviewed but denied committing the offence. Added Detective Sergeant Shanu:
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On Sunday, the accused persons were further interviewed and admitted breaking the computer laboratory door lock using a hacksaw and stealing 20 laptops.
They took the laptops to Chikanga and left them in the custody of Paidashe Mukwada.
On the same day, the three accused persons led the detectives to Chikanga where they recovered the 20 laptops and a hacksaw from Mukwada.
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Mapiye, Simon and Mupazawere charged with unlawful entry into premises and theft.
The total value of the stolen laptops is US$5 500 and everything was recovered. | <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/hartzell-students-steal-20-computers/">The Manica Post</a>

Three Hartzell High School Students Steal 20 Computers

A 21-year-old man from Matinyenya Village under Chief Nhema in Shurugwi has been arrested after he allegedly torched four homesteads for no apparent reason.
The suspect, Tinashe Machando, is also accused of unlawful entry and theft.
He appeared before Shurugwi Magistrate Percy Mukumba on Tuesday last week facing arson, unlawful entry and theft charges.
Prosecutor Tafadzwa Makotore told the court that sometime in April this year Machando entered Clever Zireva’s shop at Hanke Business Center and took away cellphones, Bluetooth speakers and 35 batteries.
He was allegedly caught selling the items at Tongogara Growth Point.
On the second count, Machando allegedly set Etina Zireva’s kitchen hut on fire before running away.
He allegedly entered another house through the window and stole US$50.
Zireva told <a href="https://masvingomirror.com/possessed-young-man-burns-down-neighbours-houses/">The Mirror</a> that she suspects Machando is possessed by evil spirits as he burns down people’s homes for no reason. She said:
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I think this young man is possessed by evil spirits. My hut which he burnt is the fourth one and his parents are busy preparing to renovate the house for me.
He moves around stealing and burning people’s houses for no reason. After setting houses on fire, he comes the next morning to confess and apologise.
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Machando was remanded in custody to 27 September 2022.

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