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Man arrested for robbing Harare family of US$30
30 Nov 2024 at 13:49hrs | Views
A 24-year-old man, Bright Chikomo, was arrested on Thursday for his involvement in a robbery that took place at a residence in Eastview, Phase 15, Mabvuku, Harare. The robbery occurred on November 28, 2024, when Chikomo, along with an accomplice identified only as "Digital," attacked a couple in their home, stealing cash, cellphones, and a blanket.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed Chikomo's arrest, stating that the suspect was positively identified by the wife of the couple during the robbery. This identification led to Chikomo's swift apprehension. Authorities also recovered a knife from the suspect's trousers pocket at the time of his arrest.
A statement from the ZRP said:
"On 28/11/24, Police in Harare arrested Bright Chikomo (24) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Eastview, Phase 15, Mabvuku, where a couple was attacked before USD 30.00 cash, two cellphones and a blanket were stolen. The suspect was positively identified by the wife during the robbery, leading to his arrest. The arrest led to the recovery of a knife which was in the pocket of the suspect's trousers."
The second suspect, "Digital," is still at large, and police have urged anyone with information regarding the fugitive's whereabouts to report it to the nearest police station.
In a separate incident on the same day, three armed suspects carried out a violent robbery at a residence along Cecil Road in Greendale, Harare. The suspects, who have not yet been identified, assaulted the family members before stealing a significant amount of cash, along with laptops, cellphones, and a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The total value of the stolen goods is estimated to be US$12,200.
The police have not made any arrests in this second robbery case, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to assist in the investigation and apprehension of the criminals involved.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed Chikomo's arrest, stating that the suspect was positively identified by the wife of the couple during the robbery. This identification led to Chikomo's swift apprehension. Authorities also recovered a knife from the suspect's trousers pocket at the time of his arrest.
A statement from the ZRP said:
"On 28/11/24, Police in Harare arrested Bright Chikomo (24) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Eastview, Phase 15, Mabvuku, where a couple was attacked before USD 30.00 cash, two cellphones and a blanket were stolen. The suspect was positively identified by the wife during the robbery, leading to his arrest. The arrest led to the recovery of a knife which was in the pocket of the suspect's trousers."
In a separate incident on the same day, three armed suspects carried out a violent robbery at a residence along Cecil Road in Greendale, Harare. The suspects, who have not yet been identified, assaulted the family members before stealing a significant amount of cash, along with laptops, cellphones, and a Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The total value of the stolen goods is estimated to be US$12,200.
The police have not made any arrests in this second robbery case, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to assist in the investigation and apprehension of the criminals involved.
Source - pindula
