An 18-year-old Epworth woman appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court facing theft charges after she allegedly stole US$4 199 from a motorist who had offered her a lift.
Tamara Munetsi was charged with theft when she appeared in court.
The complainant is Tafadzwa Ranga.
The court heard that on May 6, 2026, at around 6PM, Ranga was driving his Honda Fit along the corner of George Silundika Street and Third Street in Harare on his way to OK Five Avenue shops when he picked up the accused.
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Upon arrival at the shops, the complainant reportedly disembarked to collect money, leaving Munetsi seated in the passenger seat.
It is alleged that Munetsi took advantage of his absence, moved to the boot of the vehicle, opened the complainant’s satchel and stole cash amounting to US$4 199. During the incident, some of the banknotes were allegedly torn.
The complainant later dropped the accused without realising that the money had been stolen.
The following day, he discovered the cash was missing and began searching for the accused, eventually apprehending her.
Police reportedly recovered US$1 486 in cash, an iPhone 12 Pro Max, a Samsung S20 mobile phone and cosmetics allegedly purchased using the stolen money.
The total value stolen is US$4 199.
Munetsi was remanded in custody pending further court proceedings.
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