A 35-year-old Avondale car dealer has appeared in court accused of stealing a Mercedes Benz A180 that had been left as surety for a US$2 500 loan.
Hillary Muchipisi was charged with motor vehicle theft when he appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who advised him to apply for bail at the High Court.
The complainant is Makomborero Chinyanganya.
The court heard that on July 23, 2025, Chinyanganya, accompanied by a colleague, visited Guess Evolution Carsale at No. 8 Cleveland Road, Milton Park, Harare.
He sought to borrow US$2 500 from the company’s director, Felix Chanetsa.
As part of the loan agreement, Chinyanganya left his Mercedes Benz A180 as collateral, promising to repay the amount.
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In August 2025, Muchipisi allegedly approached Chanetsa, claiming he had been sent by Chinyanganya to settle the debt and retrieve the vehicle.
Believing the claim, Chanetsa released the car to Muchipisi after receiving the US$2 500.
However, on October 13, Chinyanganya returned to Guess Evolution Carsale to collect his vehicle, only to discover it had already been collected by Muchipisi.
Efforts to locate the accused and recover the vehicle were unsuccessful, prompting Chinyanganya to file a report at ZRP Milton Park.
Investigations led to Muchipisi’s arrest at his Avondale residence on August 21, 2025.
During police interviews, Muchipisi allegedly revealed that he had sold the car to an individual named Talent Munyanyi.
The vehicle has not yet been recovered.
Rufaro Chonzi prosecuted.
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