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Armed robber runs out of luck
02 Sep 2023 at 07:27hrs | Views
An armed robber was on Monday arrested by security guards after he had robbed a woman of her valuables at a farm in Mazowe.
Dickson Katsande (31), ran out of luck after he had robbed Fungai Antony of Glendale at knife point of her valuables.
It is alleged that the accused, pounced at the victim while she was walking along a foot path at Gushungo farm in Mazowe.
It is further alleged that after a scuffle with the complainant, Dickson threatened her with a knife before grabbing a hand bag containing clothes, a Huwai TIT cellphone and USD 20.00
Police sources confirmed that Dickson was later on apprehended by security guards manning the farm after the complainant had shouted for help.
"The complainant shouted for help and some guards from Gushungo estates, Mazowe, who were manning the pivot chased the accused person and they apprehended him.
The handbag containing various clothes and the cellphone was recovered but the US$20-00 which was in the handbag's side pocket was missing", said police sources.
Meanwhile, Katsande is in police custody waiting court appearance.
Dickson Katsande (31), ran out of luck after he had robbed Fungai Antony of Glendale at knife point of her valuables.
It is alleged that the accused, pounced at the victim while she was walking along a foot path at Gushungo farm in Mazowe.
It is further alleged that after a scuffle with the complainant, Dickson threatened her with a knife before grabbing a hand bag containing clothes, a Huwai TIT cellphone and USD 20.00
"The complainant shouted for help and some guards from Gushungo estates, Mazowe, who were manning the pivot chased the accused person and they apprehended him.
The handbag containing various clothes and the cellphone was recovered but the US$20-00 which was in the handbag's side pocket was missing", said police sources.
Meanwhile, Katsande is in police custody waiting court appearance.
Source - Byo24News
