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Angry mob pounce on a robber
04 Jun 2025 at 17:23hrs | Views
A Bindura-based suspected robber, Tinashe Chatima (21), robbery moves landed him in trouble after an angry mob pounced on him and effected citizen's arrest on him in Chiweshe.
Chatima of Dhandiri farm, Bindura tried to rob Ruvimbo Rangwani (22) along a path way in Chiweshe yesterday.
The suspect grabbed Rangwani strangled her and robbed her of her mobile phone and handbag.
As he tried to flee Rangwani shouted for help and villagers came to her rescue a chase was made and Chatima was assaulted before being apprehended.
Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the robbery.
"I can confirm the case and the suspect was sent to Concession hospital after the attack by the mob, his condition is stable," Mundembe said.
The police applauded citizens for reacting swiftly after Rangwani's call and bringing Chatima to book.
Chatima of Dhandiri farm, Bindura tried to rob Ruvimbo Rangwani (22) along a path way in Chiweshe yesterday.
The suspect grabbed Rangwani strangled her and robbed her of her mobile phone and handbag.
As he tried to flee Rangwani shouted for help and villagers came to her rescue a chase was made and Chatima was assaulted before being apprehended.
Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the robbery.
"I can confirm the case and the suspect was sent to Concession hospital after the attack by the mob, his condition is stable," Mundembe said.
The police applauded citizens for reacting swiftly after Rangwani's call and bringing Chatima to book.
Source - Byo24News
