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Stolen Honda Fit recovered after 83 days in Bulawayo
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A Honda Fit reported stolen in Bulawayo in October was recovered on Unity Day following a police stop-and-search patrol in the city's central business district.
The vehicle, a blue Honda Fit hatchback with registration number AGO 0233, was initially reported stolen on October 1, 2024. Its recovery on December 22, 2024, marked the end of an 83-day search.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the police confirmed the recovery and outlined the events leading to the vehicle's interception.
"On 22nd December 2024, police in Bulawayo, while conducting a motorised stop-and-search patrol, intercepted a blue Honda Fit hatchback with registration number AGO 0233 in Bulawayo's CBD. Investigations by the police revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen on 1st October 2024," read the statement.
The vehicle's recovery highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb vehicle theft and enhance public safety through increased patrols and vigilance.
No further details were immediately available regarding the circumstances of the theft or the individuals found in possession of the vehicle. Police investigations are ongoing, and the authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activities promptly.
The incident underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between the police and the public in combating crime in Bulawayo and beyond.
The vehicle, a blue Honda Fit hatchback with registration number AGO 0233, was initially reported stolen on October 1, 2024. Its recovery on December 22, 2024, marked the end of an 83-day search.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the police confirmed the recovery and outlined the events leading to the vehicle's interception.
"On 22nd December 2024, police in Bulawayo, while conducting a motorised stop-and-search patrol, intercepted a blue Honda Fit hatchback with registration number AGO 0233 in Bulawayo's CBD. Investigations by the police revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen on 1st October 2024," read the statement.
The vehicle's recovery highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to curb vehicle theft and enhance public safety through increased patrols and vigilance.
No further details were immediately available regarding the circumstances of the theft or the individuals found in possession of the vehicle. Police investigations are ongoing, and the authorities have urged the public to report any suspicious activities promptly.
The incident underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between the police and the public in combating crime in Bulawayo and beyond.
Source - the chronicle
