Man loses car at betting house

Police are investigating two separate cases involving theft of motor vehicles which occurred in Gweru Central Business District (CBD) and Zvishavane on June 01 2024.

Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the two incidents and warned people against leaving valuables unattended.

"Police confirm two incidents in which two motor vehicles were stolen in Gweru and Zvishavane respectively on 1 June 2024.

"We urge members of the public whenever possible to leave valuable property in the custody of someone they trust when going away. One of the stolen motor vehicles has not been recovered and we appeal for any information that can help in our investigations," said Mahoko.

The first incident occurred around 1705 hours after the victim, Garikai Kurefu, a man (47) of Mtapa, parked his black Honda Fit motor vehicle, registration number AFI 3214 at MWOS Betting House on corner R.G. Mugabe and 3rd Street, Gweru.

He locked his motor vehicle and went to a nearby restaurant for a business errand. At around 1930 hours he returned only to find his vehicle missing. The motor vehicle is valued at US$4 000-00 and has not yet been recovered.

On the Zvishavane incident, which occurred around 1930 hours, Daviton Tagwirei (56) of Mbizo Village, Chief Makonese parked his motor vehicle at Makwasha Business Centre, Jaravaza, opposite Hove Butchery in Zvishavane.

The motor vehicle is a Silver Toyota ProBox registration number AGN 1827, chassis number NSP160-0012220 and engine number INRO828631.

He returned to the parking bay and failed to locate his vehicle which had various groceries and plumbing items valued at USD$200.

A report was made at ZRP Zvishavane and investigations led to the recovery of the motor vehicle parked some meters away from the scene with all doors unlocked.