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Unlicenced joyride 'car thief' beg court
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A 42-year-old man from New Lobengula, Bulawayo, who allegedly stole a Toyota Hiace kombi before crashing it into a precast wall while fleeing from police, has pleaded with the court to grant him legal representation.
Jonathan Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing charges of motor vehicle theft, reckless driving, and driving without a licence. He was remanded in custody to September 25 to allow him to secure a lawyer.
Prosecutor Siphiwe Mhlanga told the court that the incident occurred at around 5AM on September 6 in Emakhandeni.
"Mr Lewis Ndlovu had left his kombi idling outside his home while he went inside to collect cleaning materials. Mpofu allegedly took advantage of the situation and sped off with the vehicle," Mhlanga said.
The court heard that Mpofu, who does not hold a driver's licence, drove recklessly in an attempt to evade police. His getaway, however, ended abruptly when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a precast wall at a house in Emakhandeni.
The Toyota Hiace, valued at about US$7,000, was extensively damaged and written off in the accident.
Jonathan Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing charges of motor vehicle theft, reckless driving, and driving without a licence. He was remanded in custody to September 25 to allow him to secure a lawyer.
Prosecutor Siphiwe Mhlanga told the court that the incident occurred at around 5AM on September 6 in Emakhandeni.
The court heard that Mpofu, who does not hold a driver's licence, drove recklessly in an attempt to evade police. His getaway, however, ended abruptly when he lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a precast wall at a house in Emakhandeni.
The Toyota Hiace, valued at about US$7,000, was extensively damaged and written off in the accident.
Source - bmetro
