Mvurwi woman arrested for allegedly stealing four-month-old baby

MVURWI - A 26-year-old woman from Mvurwi has been arrested for allegedly stealing a four-month-old baby after reportedly taking advantage of the child's mother while she was trying to replace a lost mobile phone line.

, of Holland Farm, is accused of abducting the infant on November 4 after the child's mother, Salmah Tunha (25), of Mbare Flats, lost her mobile phone.

According to reports, the two women went to an Econet shop in Mvurwi intending to have Tunha's lost mobile line blocked.

However, they were allegedly advised by shop officials to first obtain a police report before the line could be deactivated.

Tunha reportedly asked Musiyakurima to remain at the shop with the baby while she went to the police station to file the required report.

Police allege that while the mother was attending to the matter, Musiyakurima disappeared with the infant.

Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the incident and said police received a tip-off on November 9, leading to the suspect's arrest.

Mundembe urged members of the public to exercise caution when dealing with strangers and to avoid entrusting their children to people they do not know well.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of vigilance by parents and guardians in protecting children from suspected abductions and other safety threats.