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'Jobseeker' steals firearm from potential employer
22 May 2024 at 05:01hrs | Views
Romeo Muzira, a resident of Harare, found himself in legal trouble after allegedly stealing a firearm from a potential employer while seeking a job as a domestic worker.
Muzira, aged 27, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and was remanded in custody until tomorrow for a bail application.
According to prosecutor Thomas Chanakira, on May 10, Muzira visited the complainant's residence in Chadcombe in search of employment as a gardener. However, upon learning that there were no job vacancies, he left the premises.
Later, Muzira returned to the house and unlawfully entered, where he proceeded to steal a Special Astra 250 revolver firearm along with two rounds of ammunition. Additionally, he took a Lenovo laptop, an umbrella, a wristwatch, US$15 in cash, and a G-tel cellphone.
In addition to the theft charge, Muzira also faces allegations of contravening the Firearms Act after he was apprehended attempting to sell the stolen firearm.
Muzira, aged 27, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and was remanded in custody until tomorrow for a bail application.
Later, Muzira returned to the house and unlawfully entered, where he proceeded to steal a Special Astra 250 revolver firearm along with two rounds of ammunition. Additionally, he took a Lenovo laptop, an umbrella, a wristwatch, US$15 in cash, and a G-tel cellphone.
In addition to the theft charge, Muzira also faces allegations of contravening the Firearms Act after he was apprehended attempting to sell the stolen firearm.
Source - newsday
