Police have arrested two suspects linked to a series of armed robberies that took place in Beatrice between March 5 and 6, 2026.
The suspects, Conrad Moyo (22) and Milford Sidhakwa (24), were apprehended following a police operation after officers received a report of an armed robbery at a bar on the night of March 5 at around 10pm.
During the incident, a security guard and a bar attendant were reportedly attacked before the suspects fled with two cellphones, cash and alcoholic beverages.
Police launched a motorised patrol along the Harare–Masvingo Road, leading to the arrest of the two suspects.
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Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests and said several items believed to have been stolen or used during the robberies were recovered.
The recovered items include 20 smartphones, US$780 and ZiG110 in cash, two torches, a bolt cutter, a machete, a necklace, an electric shocker and a satchel.
Investigations have linked the suspects to at least seven robbery incidents in the area. One of the cases involved a robbery at a motel in Beatrice on March 6 at around 1:20am, where US$371, alcoholic beverages and two cellphones were stolen.
Another incident occurred shortly afterwards at around 1:45am at a plot in Rocklands, Beatrice, where four cellphones and US$609 in cash were taken.
Police said investigations are continuing as officers pursue a third suspect believed to be involved in the robberies.
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