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Zimbabwean man steals 3 vehicles in Mozambique
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A 32-year-old Mutare man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being found guilty on three counts of stealing motor vehicles in Mozambique and illegally transporting them into Zimbabwe for resale.
Dickson Nyamura of Dangamvura Area 3 was convicted by Mutare Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira on Wednesday for offences committed between November and December 2025.
The court heard that Nyamura stole vehicles in Mozambique, drove them into Zimbabwe through undesignated crossing points, and disposed of them locally.
Magistrate Gwezhira suspended three years of the sentence, meaning Nyamura will serve an effective seven-year jail term.
According to court proceedings, the first incident occurred on November 29, 2025, when Nyamura allegedly used a duplicate key to steal a Honda Fit belonging to Loide Bernado Tomas of Manica Province. He reportedly drove the vehicle into Zimbabwe via an illegal crossing point in Berma Valley. The vehicle, valued at US$2 000, was later recovered following police investigations.
Two days later, Nyamura allegedly stole another Honda Fit belonging to Margarida Paulo Sarapia of Manica Province. The vehicle was driven into Zimbabwe and sold to a buyer in Dangamvura for resale purposes before it was later recovered. It was valued at US$3 500.
On December 16, 2025, Nyamura reportedly stole a Toyota Hiace belonging to Saramao Guidione Patricio Uache. The vehicle, valued at US$4 000, was driven into Zimbabwe and later discovered parked at his residence in Dangamvura.
Prosecutor Joice Tinarwo led the State's case.
Dickson Nyamura of Dangamvura Area 3 was convicted by Mutare Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira on Wednesday for offences committed between November and December 2025.
The court heard that Nyamura stole vehicles in Mozambique, drove them into Zimbabwe through undesignated crossing points, and disposed of them locally.
Magistrate Gwezhira suspended three years of the sentence, meaning Nyamura will serve an effective seven-year jail term.
Two days later, Nyamura allegedly stole another Honda Fit belonging to Margarida Paulo Sarapia of Manica Province. The vehicle was driven into Zimbabwe and sold to a buyer in Dangamvura for resale purposes before it was later recovered. It was valued at US$3 500.
On December 16, 2025, Nyamura reportedly stole a Toyota Hiace belonging to Saramao Guidione Patricio Uache. The vehicle, valued at US$4 000, was driven into Zimbabwe and later discovered parked at his residence in Dangamvura.
Prosecutor Joice Tinarwo led the State's case.
Source - Mirror
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